Rejoice, we’ve made it to mid-December! It’s officially time to deck the halls — or don’t.
With Black Friday in the rearview mirror and holly, jolly anthems now as inescapable as Elf on the Shelf, there’s no denying that the holiday season is well underway. Whether you’re the miracle-maker of your household, relishing in garland arrangements or more of the Scrooge-type awaiting New Year’s for lights unstringing, the people behind PEOPLE have a holiday hot take that may resonate with you.
Keep reading for PEOPLE’s reporters and editors’ most controversial opinions on the ho-ho-holidays.
Trimming the tree doesn’t come with a rule book.