Holiday decorations may trigger positive memories from childhood that can be comforting and spark joy. Decorating early means you’ll get to soak up these good vibes for a few extra weeks. Decorating early provides great distraction and a pleasurable activity in which to engage,” Robinson-Brown said. Decorating early for the holidays can lead to more positive associations, according to experts. “If decorating also triggers stressful memories, decorating sooner this year may not be beneficial,” Leslie said.
