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Too soon? Survey shows no consensus on when to put up Christmas lights

A new survey conducted for BC Hydro shows holiday inflatables are becoming more and more popular
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British Columbians are divided as to what 'too early' means when it comes to displaying holiday decorations.

When it comes to decorating houses and yards for the holidays, some British Columbians feel distinctly Grinch-like when the lights and inflatables get switched on too soon.

A new survey conducted by BC Hydro found that 15 per cent of respondents found it “annoying” when holiday décor went up too early. However, almost a third of those surveyed said it made them feel joyful when Christmas lights and decorations were switched on, no matter when that happened.

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Barbara Roden

About the Author: Barbara Roden

I joined Black Press in 2012 working the Circulation desk of the superfastbody and edited the paper during the summers until February 2016.
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