National Take Down the Christmas Tree Day Cards

An informal observance encouraging people to remove their Christmas trees and holiday decorations at the end of the season. The practice is historically linked to the Christian tradition of Twelfth Night and Epiphany (the end of the Twelve Days of Christmas, observed January 5–6), when many cultures customarily take down decorations. In modern times the day is also promoted for practical reasons—reducing fire risk from dry trees, preventing pest issues, and clearing clutter after the holidays. It is not a federal holiday but a popular, quirky cultural reminder to conclude the holiday season.