If you were one of those families who had put a wreath on your front door, wrapped garlands around your railings and erected a wintry holiday village on your mantle by November 1st, you might be in luck. According to experts, An early decoration for the holidays can make you happier. So you might want to consider getting the fairy lights and the “snow” cotton ball from storage tonight if you haven’t already.
“In a world of stress and anxiety, people like to associate things that make them happy, and Christmas decorations evoke those strong feelings of childhood,” said psychoanalyst Steve McKeown Unilad. He named Christmas, but decorating for other winter holidays will do, especially if you have fond memories of your family when you were younger. “Decorations are just an anchor or pathway to that magical excitement of old childhood,” he explains. “So putting up those Christmas decorations early prolongs the excitement!” Seems logical enough.
Psychotherapist Amy Molin agreed, explaining that Christmas decorations can, at least mentally, take you back to a simpler time: “Nostalgia helps people connect to their personal past, and it helps people understand their identity, and it’s a way for them to reconnect with themselves.” to their childhood.” She also says it can help those who’ve lost someone feel closer to their loved one, adding that “early decorating can help them feel more connected to that person to feel.” This is true whether you’re decorating with family heirlooms or your own festive holiday items.
Sounds like it’s time to break out the decorations, queue up the holiday playlist and deck the halls. We are all in favor of prolonging the seasonal joy for as long as possible.
