If tradition is strictly adhered to, Christmas tree should come down on ‘Twelfth Night’. But for many, the tree and decorations are down long before January 5. However, for one mum, she ‘un-decks’ the halls even earlier than that.
Incredibly, in Georgia Schofield’s house, there’s no trace of Christmas cheer by 7pm on December 25. But it’s not as gloomy as it sounds. Georgia removes her seasonal decorations every year for a reason that really is in the spirit of the season.
The 24-year-old Hartlepool mum went viral last year after posting a TikTok video showing herself removing everything Christmassy from her home. The reason? Georgia’s daughter Ava’s birthday is on Boxing Day.
The mum explained to the Mirror why she went to such lengths to ensure only Ava’s birthday decor was up on her special day. She said: “It’s my daughter’s birthday on Boxing Day and if it was me, I’d hate the tree being up. So I try and make it as normal as possible for her special day.
“I’ve done it every year so she knows no different, and she’s never requested or questioned it. If I wasn’t her birthday, I would have them up for longer.”
The mum-of-two added: “My kids’ presents are all bought and wrapped by mid-October and the tree goes up at the end of November. I like to be organised. We get up early and open our presents, then get ready to head to my mum’s house for dinner.
“At 4pm we’ll have a buffet and the kids are both in bed by 5.30pm. That’s when I pack away all of Christmas and replace it with Ava’s birthday decorations.
“Last year she had a Paw Patrol theme and she will again this year. I’ll get out balloons, banners, presents and decorate the table with a cover and plates. We usually go to Pizza Hut for lunch and have a party buffet for tea.”
TikTok users were split over whether Georgia’s move was a good one. One wrote: “I love this, think it’s really thoughtful that you bring Christmas celebrations to an end to celebrate her birthday,” one person wrote.
While another said: “Why not keep the Christmas vibe and birthday vibe both on at the same time?”
