A MUM has revealed that she has received a torrent of abuse from trolls, after choosing to put her Christmas tree up in October.
Nicole Heaton, 25, was so excited to show off her festive decorations and shared a video of her heavily adorned tree to TikTok last Saturday (October 26).
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The video quickly racked up over a million views, but many cruel trolls were quick to comment, calling the mum of three “mad” and arguing that she had ruined Christmas.
However, the mum explained that she has a number of reasons for putting her tree up before Halloween.
She told The Mirror: “I own a TikTok agency – Fresh Influence – and have a large Christmas decor client so I need authentic, homely content of their products.
“My family love Christmas and always have our decorations up between the start and middle of November.”
Nicole, who shares her two children Mila, six, and Rudi, two with partner Jakob, 30, said her whole family are Christmas-mad, and always try to extend the celebrations for as long as possible.
“NWe go to lots of Christmas activities – we are going to Disney on Ice on Friday as our first Christmas treat and we love the Polar Express,” she said.
Nicole, from Worcestershire, added that she thinks it’s “lovely” when people put their decorations up early, and prolong the Christmas season.
However, she added that she was shocked by the negative reaction her tree received online.
“I knew when I shared the video of our Christmas tree that some people would say it was ‘too early’ for Christmas decorations.
“But I was shocked at the amount of people who were absolutely furious and arguing over it. I didn’t expect people to get so upset and angry and to be trolled.”
Nicole said that some of the comments have been so cruel that she has had to delete them.
She added that there is no right time to put a tree up, and that people should be able to put their up whenever they like.
“Some people have even said that social services should be involved because I’ve taken away the magic of Christmas for my children and they are eating Chinese.
“But I’m not taking away the magic of Christmas at all – I’m just extending it”, she said.
Nicole said that she cannot understand why people are so judgemental, and added that she is often so busy during December, due to her line of work, that she tries to enjoy the festive period as much as possible.
Is it too early for Christmas?
Some say it’s never too early for Christmas, and there are many reasons why.
For example, decorating your home can improve your mood by release dopamine, the feel-good hormone in your brain.
If you’re an early-bird shopper, shops stocking Christmas items may help you prepare, and cut the cost across several months.
You can also look out for bargains across several shopping events – for example, end of summer sale’s or Black Friday.
One of the best things about the festive season is eating lots of delicious seasonal meals and treats – enjoying your favourite beverages and tipples.
She added that her kids love putting their decorations up early, and think that it makes their house feel special.
“I’m not harming anyone or breaking any laws,” she said.
“Christmas can be over in the blink of an eye – I don’t want to put the decorations up on Christmas Eve and be up till midnight wrapping presents.”