Northern Ireland

The traditional end of the Christmas festivities

Christmas Trees come down to mark the end of Christmas 2020. Picture by Hugh Russell
Christmas Trees come down to mark the end of Christmas 2020. Picture by Hugh Russell Christmas Trees come down to mark the end of Christmas 2020. Picture by Hugh Russell

AN influx of Christmas trees at recycling centres has signalled the end of the Christmas festivities.

Yesterday - January 6 - marked the date when people traditionally take down their Christmas tree and decorations.

According to tradition, the Twelfth Night is the date that Christmas decorations should finally be taken down and houses returned to normal.

The date marks the Epiphany, which is officially the end of the festive season.

It's the day when the Three Wise Men, accompanied by the shepherds and angels, visited baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem.