Let’s face it – 2020 has been anything but typical! The end of the year is often a fun time for residents to decorate and prepare for the upcoming holiday season, and you may have noticed some neighbors endeavoring to bring about holiday festivity and cheer even earlier than usual this year.
With continuing concerns about the coronavirus and mandates for social distancing, some homeowners have taken to decorating early to kick off the last quarter of the year in effort to lift spirits, maintain a sense of normalcy, and create community.
The idea to decorate early has taken off on social media, with hashtags like #CoronaKindness and #ChristmasLights gaining momentum. Many Americans are feeling inspired to decorate their homes and yards by putting together lights and displays with messages like “Together Apart,” and similar sentiments. Many are just looking forward to ending this year on a celebratory note.
Homeowners love to show their holiday spirit, so preventing decorations is not a viable option for any board. Instead, by focusing on how to encourage your community to celebrate the holiday season in a tasteful and reasonable way, the board has an opportunity to create community and unite residents during what has proven to be an unusual and challenging year!
Holiday decorations are a fun and familiar component to any holiday season, and while HOA guidelines may vary by association, It’s not uncommon to put up decorations one month before the holiday and remove them no later than two weeks after the holiday. For further reading on this topic, please enjoy our related articles Halloween is Upon Us, or Simple Holiday Decoration Guidelines.
By taking a proactive approach for the upcoming holiday season, the board can ensure that community standards are maintained, members are well-informed, and your association enjoys a sense of community and cheer.
This also helps you be prepared to handle any questions that may arise regarding holiday decorations in the HOA. We look forward to celebrating the holidays together and supporting your community efforts to do so!
