Janeway Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 (edited) Here is my issue. I bought from Costco this year. Their prices are amazing. BUT, I know you have to buy when they have what you want. Last year, I could not get any because I did not buy quickly enough and they ran out by November maybe. I am unsure exactly when. They have been out of Halloween stuff for weeks. SO, next week, I am going to put up the outdoor lights. This is not a big deal because a lot of people put the lights up early and then just don't turn them on until November or closer to Diwali. BUT, stair garland is more noticeable and not just an issue of leaving it turned off and it won't be noticed. My concern is that since I bought it from Costco, that if I do not put it up now and it does not fit, they will be out of stock of everything by the time I do get it up and I won't be able to buy more or return these and get something else. I am trying to keep everything looking fall around here and have totally decorated for fall, so what do you think? Should I go ahead and put it up now for this year to test it out? Or do the work to put it up and then just take it down and re-put it up in November? Or just go buy extra for just in case knowing I will likely have to return it later? edited to add date for just in case : I am posting this on Monday September 25. Edited September 25, 2023 by Janeway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 If it’s greenery, can you just tuck some pumpkins in it to make it work? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 You do you. Put up whatever makes you happy. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, KungFuPanda said: If it’s greenery, can you just tuck some pumpkins in it to make it work? That's what I was typing, but longer and way less succint. I have some greenery garland above a door that is up year 'round; when seasons change I stick in some different floral picks or pumpkins or whatever. Or if that's not feasible, how much work is it to put it up, test it out, and then put it back till you are ready to decorate for Christmas? You just have to know if it fits and the lights all work, right? Edited September 25, 2023 by marbel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janeway Posted September 25, 2023 Author Share Posted September 25, 2023 4 minutes ago, KungFuPanda said: If it’s greenery, can you just tuck some pumpkins in it to make it work? I am considering this. Problem is though, it is a very red decorative shiny one. But I do think I could add orange and maybe even purple to it and it would look fall-ish. Thank you! Oh, I am going to try to add a link to show which one I got. It is this one..in the red. https://www.costco.com/9'-pre-lit-led-decorated-artificial-garland.product.4000174933.html 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 48 minutes ago, Hannah said: You do you. Put up whatever makes you happy. This is what I was going to say. Whatever makes you happy do it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Yep. You do you. Do what makes you happy. Love the garland. We have a cute house in our area that does Nightmare Before Christmas for Halloween and leaves it up through Christmas. It’s one of those houses that gets featured on the local news and people line up to see — really fun. It’s not the same look, but you could always laugh if anyone asks, and reference Nightmare Before Christmas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busymama7 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 This is so funny. Last night we decided to put up our garland on our stairs early and use fall colored bows instead of the red ones and then just switch them out when we decorate for Christmas. My family always tries to get me to decorate for Christmas in November and I don't want to because I love fall stuff. This was our compromise. I will probably also put up one of the three trees and do the same. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 22 minutes ago, busymama7 said: This is so funny. Last night we decided to put up our garland on our stairs early and use fall colored bows instead of the red ones and then just switch them out when we decorate for Christmas. My family always tries to get me to decorate for Christmas in November and I don't want to because I love fall stuff. This was our compromise. I will probably also put up one of the three trees and do the same. I think that's a great compromise! I love fall too and always feel it is rushed because Christmas comes earlier and earlier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 I'd buy extra - because you can always return it to costco - even if it's been months since it was purchased. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 The last couple years, I put up my fireplace garland (lots of conifer greenery) - but did fall foliage picks to add in. Then take them out and put more christmas type picks in after Thanksgiving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busymama7 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 1 hour ago, gardenmom5 said: The last couple years, I put up my fireplace garland (lots of conifer greenery) - but did fall foliage picks to add in. Then take them out and put more christmas type picks in after Thanksgiving. Love it! I think we are going to go this route too. I am liking it because decorating for Christmas is a lot of work but this will spread it out a bit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annandatje Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 It is never too early to celebrate with pretty holiday decor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 10 minutes ago, annandatje said: It is never too early to celebrate with pretty holiday decor. I was visiting some aquaintences who are Filipino. It was October? They had Christmas decorations out. I commented about them getting ready early oh, we're late. Apparently in Filipino culture, Christmas decorations will easily go out in September. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annandatje Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 6 minutes ago, gardenmom5 said: I was visiting some aquaintences who are Filipino. It was October? They had Christmas decorations out. I commented about them getting ready early oh, we're late. Apparently in Filipino culture, Christmas decorations will easily go out in September. I’ve been known to pull out some of Halloween decor in late August, so I would be right at home in Filipino community. Fall and Christmas decor are simultaneously displayed. If Party City sold Groundhog Day decor, I’d probably buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 I think you can easily get away with that starting in the fall! We have tiny lights on our patio year-round. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 35 minutes ago, annandatje said: I’ve been known to pull out some of Halloween decor in late August, so I would be right at home in Filipino community. Fall and Christmas decor are simultaneously displayed. If Party City sold Groundhog Day decor, I’d probably buy it. Halloween and Christmas are ver different holidays. My friends never decorate for Halloween. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 (edited) 28 minutes ago, J-rap said: I think you can easily get away with that starting in the fall! We have tiny lights on our patio year-round. So do I, but apparently they aren't visible from the street. Eta, it's a deck and I added them for visibility as we do go out there even when it's dark. . I have them on a smart switch. I control them on my phon, and they are set to go on at dusk every night. I set when they go off. Edited September 25, 2023 by gardenmom5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmyboys Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 It is already starting to get dark early so I think it is a great time to add more lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 A lot of people, my family included, have white lights up on porches, etc, year 'round. I don't think of it as a holiday thing, anymore. Some houses in my neighborhood have lights that are white all year till Christmas, then then turn the switch to colored lights. We keep white lights on our mantle and turn them on whenever there's a dreary day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 2 hours ago, busymama7 said: Love it! I think we are going to go this route too. I am liking it because decorating for Christmas is a lot of work but this will spread it out a bit. I knew someone who always put her Christmas tree the day after Halloween. Her thinking was that the season is too short for that much work, so she had two full months of decorations. I'm guessing she didn't wait until Epiphany to tear it all down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 1 hour ago, gardenmom5 said: So do I, but apparently they aren't visible from the street. Eta, it's a deck and I added them for visibility as we do go out there even when it's dark. . I have them on a smart switch. I control them on my phon, and they are set to go on at dusk every night. I set when they go off. I'll bet that's pretty out on your deck! Ours are solar powered, so they turn on once it's dark enough. I don't have to do anything, which is kind of nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 3 hours ago, J-rap said: I'll bet that's pretty out on your deck! Ours are solar powered, so they turn on once it's dark enough. I don't have to do anything, which is kind of nice. I like them. We had a pavilion built a couple odd years ago, they have edison lights, they're not on a timer. Neither are the mosquito things. . . My really fun - solar - is a christmas tree light by our driveway. Wasn't quite what I was thinking, but it's fun. came in a set of two. I only put one on, but may do the other one and make it 'twinkle' (or flash on and off.) It has 8 settings, and stays on all night. We'll see how it does in the winter when nights are 14 hours . . . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 FYI - buy it now - you can return it later if you don't want to put it up now.. Costco has a great return policy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janeway Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 (edited) On 9/25/2023 at 3:51 PM, KungFuPanda said: I knew someone who always put her Christmas tree the day after Halloween. Her thinking was that the season is too short for that much work, so she had two full months of decorations. I'm guessing she didn't wait until Epiphany to tear it all down. I never take down before the Epiphany. But I am generally quite anxious to get it down then so I get it all down very fast. Edited October 1, 2023 by Janeway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janeway Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 It is a good thing I tried the garland out because they were all wrong. I returned them and Costco had a garland I liked way better. I brought it home and tried it out and love it! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 2 hours ago, Janeway said: I never take down before the Epiphany. But I am generally quite anxious to get it down then so I get it all down very fast. I always wait for Epiphany on principle, but my tree has never been up before Thanksgiving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 On 9/25/2023 at 7:45 PM, gardenmom5 said: I was visiting some aquaintences who are Filipino. It was October? They had Christmas decorations out. I commented about them getting ready early oh, we're late. Apparently in Filipino culture, Christmas decorations will easily go out in September. Christmas decorations often go up early in the UK. The trend for decorating for Autumn is not widely followed - maybe just outdoor items for Hallowe'en - and we don't have Thanksgiving to hold back Christmas. I decorate for Christmas in Mid-December, a compromise between Husband's late November FOI habit and my FOI Christmas Eve custom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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