In Britain most people keep them up until the 12th night and if not right till the 12th night they take them down on New Year's Day.
Everyone is different along these lines Eleanor. some dont decorate until Christmas eve & keep up well into Jan. Some take all down before New Years or Just after. I suspect their family history, their own tradiitons, their work/family schedules all have some bearing.
I have several friends who have a Christmas room. It is a large bedroom in their home where ALL theartifical trees are kept decorated & covered with sheets/plastic. All other boxes etc. are. the rooms are packed. Christmas decor is a BIG DEAL & they keep up for as long as possible to enjoy .
For some christmas decor is a small thing for others a major operation. My one neighbor pays 4500 dollars each year to have a professional team come do their outdoor lights. They do something different each year & it runs for 30 days. It is always awesome & fun to behold.
thinking of you this morning. For the first time in several weeks I had my first night of 6 hours uninterrupted sleep. usually it is about 2 hours here & there
We usually take ours down the weekend after Christmas.
My Mom always took all decorations down on New Years Eve.
I have never heard of taking them down on the 12th night.
Thanks for the info, Snugs.