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When should I take down my Christmas tree and decorations?

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For those of us who are preparing to return to work, Christmas seems more like a distant memory with each hour that passes. A clean start to the New Year is always a good thing, but confusion about exactly when to take down the Christmas tree and decorations continues to abound. 

In a bid to avoid any further , we establish when it’s time to put the tinsel away for another year – and it’s not as straightforward as it might seem.

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