The decorations, which were traditionally put up on Christmas Eve, used to stay out until February 2 (the end of Candlemas). This used to be the official end of Christmas in Medieval England.

Christmas decorations bring much-needed holiday cheer every December, but as the new year arrives, it can be tricky to decide when it's the right time to pack them away for another year.

CHRISTMAS is over for another year, leaving many to wonder when is the best time to take festive decorations down. The decision is down to you when it comes to packing up the tinsel and the tree.

The singer's Christmas decor was typically quirky, with tables bursting with coloured crockery and iconic tree decorations of the Rocketman himself and Miranda Priestley from Devil Wears Prada.