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National Take Down the Christmas Tree Day

Time to take down the Christmas tree! Get ready for National Take Down the Christmas Tree Day with our easy tips and tricks for a smooth transition.

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January 2027

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEJanuary 6

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYLifestyle

SUBCATEGORYHome Decor

INTRO

Introduction

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It's time to bid farewell to the holiday season and start the new year with a clean slate on National Take Down the Christmas Tree Day on Jan. 6! This day was created to help people take down their Christmas trees and decorations in a timely manner, allowing them to enjoy the holiday season without feeling overwhelmed by the task of cleaning up. It's also a great way to kickstart the year with a sense of accomplishment and positivity. So don't wait any longer – get those decorations down and get ready for a fresh start!

TIMELINE

National Take Down the Christmas Tree Day Timeline

Introduction of Christmas Trees

Germany is credited for starting the Christmas tree tradition in the 16th century as devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes.

Trees Popularized in Britain

In the early 19th century, the tradition of decorating Christmas trees became popular in Britain thanks to Queen Victoria's German husband, Prince Albert.

Christmas Trees in America

By the 1840s, the tradition of Christmas trees had been brought to America by thousands of German immigrants, and slowly started to become common.

First Artificial Christmas Trees

The first artificial Christmas trees were made by a company in America called Addis Brush, originally a maker of toilet brush sets, which repurposed their products for the holiday season.

Rise of Themed Trees

The trend of themed Christmas trees began to rise in the 1990s, with people choosing decorations in specific color schemes or styles.

National Take Down the Christmas Tree Day

To help guide the cleanup process after the holiday season, National Take Down the Christmas Tree Day was established and started being recognized on January 6th.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Take Down the Christmas Tree Day

Clean the tree

Take down the ornaments and lights and make sure to vacuum up any fallen needles. Have a designated spot to store all of your decorations so they can be used again next year.

RECYCLE

Recycle the tree

Check with your local recycling center or city hall to see if they accept natural Christmas trees for composting. Put your tree to good use by helping create a nutrient rich soil.

DONATE

Donate the tree

If you have a real tree, consider donating it so that others can enjoy it. You can contact places like parks, zoos, fish hatcheries, or even golf courses who may take your tree for sheltering fish or providing habitat for wildlife.

CREATE

Create a holiday craft

Turn your old Christmas tree into something new! Use the branches as wreaths, create wall art out of the wood slices, or turn them into jewelry hangers. There are plenty of ways to repurpose and give new life to your tree.

ORGANIZE

Organize a bonfire

Gather your friends around a fire pit with your Christmas Tree and celebrate taking it down with stories and hot chocolate. It's a great way to spend time together and make memories that last longer than the holiday season.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Take Down the Christmas Tree Day

It marks when the decorations come down

National Take Down the Christmas Tree Day marks the official end of holiday decorating and clean up. It’s a perfect reminder that all good things must come to an end eventually, even if part of you is still clinging onto the festive spirit!

It's a sign of a fresh start

The act of taking down a Christmas tree is often symbolic of the end of the holiday season. It represents a time of renewal, reflection, and rejuvenation. We are reminded to focus on resetting our outlook for the new year ahead.

It can help create space

Taking down the Christmas tree can be liberating. Not only does it reduce visual clutter and give us more room to maneuver around, but it also allows us to see our spaces differently. This might offer some inspiration sending us into creative directions we may not have taken previously!

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