Is it bad luck to leave it up past January 6?

That's an old superstition from the English-speaking world, and that's all it is. The real concern with a late tree is a dry one.

How dangerous is a dry tree?

A dry tree can burn very hot and very fast. The US Fire Administration says to water it every day and keep it at least three feet from anything that gives off heat.

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When should you take down your Christmas tree?

Q: When should you take down your Christmas tree?

By Epiphany, or once it's dry. There's no rule. Many Christian homes keep the tree up through the Twelve Days and take it down around Epiphany, January 6. A real tree should come down sooner if it goes dry, and the US Fire Administration says to get rid of it after Christmas or when it is dry.

By Epiphany, or once it's dry

There's no rule. Many Christian homes keep the tree up through the Twelve Days and take it down around Epiphany, January 6. A real tree should come down sooner if it goes dry, and the US Fire Administration says to get rid of it after Christmas or when it is dry.

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Is it bad luck to leave it up past January 6?: That's an old superstition from the English-speaking world, and that's all it is. The real concern with a late tree is a dry one.
How dangerous is a dry tree?: A dry tree can burn very hot and very fast. The US Fire Administration says to water it every day and keep it at least three feet from anything that gives off heat.

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Last checked Monday, November 9, from the US Fire Administration.

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