December is one of the most anticipated months of the year. This date is ideal for spending time with family and friends, as well as making plans for the coming year. However, some wonder: When is the ideal time to turn on the Christmas lights?
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Over time, this question becomes more important, since, starting in September, many begin to remove all the decorations and put up the tree, while others wait until the twelfth month arrives.
This tradition, considered by some to be an unbreakable rule, allows you to enjoy every celebration that December brings, such as Candlemas Day, Christmas Novenas, Christmas and New Year.
For some people, the lights should be on since September to get into the Christmas spirit in advance. However, others choose December 1st as the official start of the Christmas season, while some light it on the seventh day, during Candlemas Day, a popular celebration in Colombian culture.
Although there is no official date for placing the tree and lighting the lights, as this varies according to personal traditions and customs, some follow general rules based on the Christian liturgical calendar.
Advent marks the beginning of the Christmas season. Some choose this day (which occurred on Sunday, November 30) to light up the house with all the Christmas decorations, thus bringing light, prosperity and unity to the home.
On the other hand, there are those who consider the official date of December 7, Candlemas Day, to be one of the most beloved and awaited traditions. Although this festival has its origins in Catholic religious traditions, specifically on the eve of the Immaculate Conception, it has become a family celebration in some countries.
The flame of a candle is a symbol of hope, faith and unity, which is why, for many, there is no better time to turn on the lights than this day, for all that it represents.