It used to be considered bad luck to pack the Christmas tree away late - and now miserable Britons can’t get it down soon enough. Traditionally, decorations were left up until January 5, marking the 12 days of Christmas. But one in three households opt to put away the baubles as soon as the festivities are over on Boxing Day, research reveals. Nearly half of Britons question festive traditions, including the decorations, with younger families being the most likely to drop them. Katherine Scott, of Park Christmas Savings, which conducted the research, said: ‘The days between Christmas and New Year are when festive fatigue hits hardest.
