I don't have a "time" I put the tree up...it's usually oooh it's getting close should put the tree up huh! I'm a bit worried about it this year though - furbaby cat's first christmas and I'm not sure if he'll try to chew the lights on the tree or climb it or what. My friend's mum though, November and the WHOLE house is completely decked out right down to the front door mat which plays carols when you step on it. She's the biggest christmas fan I've ever met in my life!!