{"id":394,"date":"2021-09-10T18:52:51","date_gmt":"2021-09-10T18:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shine-windowcleaning.com\/westlake-tx\/blog\/best-time-to-take-down-christmas-lights-and-how-to-do-it-safely\/"},"modified":"2026-10-14T22:19:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T22:19:05","slug":"best-time-to-take-down-christmas-lights-and-how-to-do-it-safely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shine-windowcleaning.com\/westlake-tx\/blog\/best-time-to-take-down-christmas-lights-and-how-to-do-it-safely\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Time To Take Down Christmas Lights And How To Do It Safely"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The holidays are one of the most popularly loved and celebrated times of the year. With the season of\u00a0 Christmas comes a long list of\u00a0etiquette and rules<\/strong>\u00a0to follow in order to ensure you\u2019re being respectful of your neighbors and those around you that are seeing your Christmas lights through the season. The rule of thumb surrounding the best time of year to put your Christmas lights up seems to have a general consensus: after Thanksgiving passes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, the proper time of year to take down your Christmas lights leaves a\u00a0little more ambiguity<\/strong>. Additionally, there are a number of\u00a0safety considerations<\/strong>\u00a0to take into account when the time comes to take your lights down in the first place. When you are exposed to potentially freezing temperatures and often working from hazardous heights if Christmas lights are on your home, you\u2019ll want to take a number of precautions in order to avoid compromising your safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related:\u00a0The Hassle Of Taking Down Christmas Lights<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When To Take Down Christmas Lights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the beautiful aspects of owning your own home is the fact that you get to decide what to do with it. This includes when you\u2019d like to put up and take down Christmas lights. With this understanding, there are generally a few rules of thumb that the general public follows to determine: when should you take down Christmas lights?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you struggling to pick a time in your schedule to put up or take down Christmas lights?\u00a0Shine<\/a>\u00a0helps to put a plan in place on days that work for you, without a commitment of your own time.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specific Dates and Times of the Year<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many individuals choose to follow the\u00a012 days of Christmas<\/a>\u00a0heuristic when determining when to take down Christmas lights. Since the day of Christmas is considered to be the beginning of\u00a0many days worth of celebration<\/strong>\u00a0for the exciting holiday, this could mean that many people will start thinking about taking down their Christmas lights around January 5th or 6th. For others, the second week of January is typically a soft date of when the lights should start to come down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep your Christmas lights up as long as you feel comfortable. With this understanding, you should also be advised that many individuals may think it is tacky or lazy to keep them up many weeks or months into the New Year. However, Christmas lights can be an excellent way to keep\u00a0spirits lifted<\/strong>\u00a0during the darkest and gloomiest part of the calendar year. Typically, waiting until Valentine\u2019s day, or at the latest February 28th, is generally advised and viewed as the hard deadline for when Christmas lights should be taken down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saving On Energy Costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Turning up the heat in our homes is not the only reason behind increased electricity costs in the winter month surrounding the holidays, especially for those individuals in warmer climates such as Texas. With the many lighting decorations put up that are often left on for the entirety of the evening, Christmas lights can also become\u00a0quite expensive<\/strong>\u00a0to keep up longer than the month-long period surrounding the holiday. For example, lighting just a 6-foot tall Christmas tree for 40 days with incandescent C9 bulbs could lead to as much as $10 extra on your electric bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may be inclined to bring your Christmas lights down shortly after the holiday season is over in order to save a few bucks on your electricity bill. If you\u2019re looking to keep your lights up longer than the confines of the holiday season, or are merely looking to\u00a0decrease the cost<\/strong>\u00a0associated with keeping your Christmas decorations lit, consider purchasing mini-LED C9 lights. These bulbs are much more energy-efficient and can still offer the unique effects that people enjoy when lighting their homes, such as programmable colors and twinkles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asking Your Neighbors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since your neighbors will more likely be looking at your Christmas lights, even more than you, please don\u2019t underestimate the importance of talking with them about\u00a0when your lights should come down<\/strong>. Your lights may be hung in a way that\u2019s incredibly bright from their own property, and asking them if they\u2019re comfortable with you keeping your Christmas lights up for a little while outside the holiday season can be a great way to show neighborly consideration. Thus, make sure that when you hang your lights to start, they are suspended in a way that takes into account your neighbor\u2019s home and floor plan so as to avoid\u00a0distracting them<\/strong>\u00a0with your holiday cheer. You\u2019ll also be able to gauge what times your neighbors are comfortable with your lights being on and whether you can leave Christmas lights on all the time or not if that is your wish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related:\u00a0Did You Know You Should Buy Your Christmas Lights In February?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Take Down Christmas Lights Safely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just like putting Christmas lights up, it may seem like an easy task to take down your decorations, but the job itself can become\u00a0quite dangerous<\/strong>\u00a0if you\u2019re working from certain heights or working with a ladder. In fact, nearly 6,000 go to the emergency room each year as a result of a fall while putting up Christmas lights. The most common falls that take place are\u00a0falling off a ladder<\/a>, roof, or furniture while putting Christmas lights up. Thus, ensuring that you wait until a day with the\u00a0proper weather\/conditions and using the appropriate equipment<\/strong>\u00a0is essential to ensuring that you don\u2019t\u00a0become injured<\/a>\u00a0while taking down your Christmas lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Shine\u2019s Christmas Decoration Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re not interested in dealing with the hassle of taking down your Christmas lights (or taking them down for that matter!),\u00a0Shine<\/a>\u00a0offers comprehensive Christmas lights decoration services. Our team will bring the lights, put them up, and take them down when the season is over. That simple! When working with Shine, you\u2019ll have a choice from a wide variety of designs and displays to bring your decoration vision to life. Our services are offered in multiple locations throughout Texas and the rest of the US. Not only will you be able to\u00a0save time<\/strong>, but you can ensure your lights will be\u00a0installed safely<\/strong>, without the risk of fires, falls, and other adverse outcomes. Contact our team today to see how our solutions can be of service to you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you looking for comprehensive seasonal lighting solutions?\u00a0Shine<\/a>\u00a0offers a wide variety of designs and solutions that are customized to each of our clients.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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