{"id":973,"date":"2016-02-11T09:33:00","date_gmt":"2016-02-11T09:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=973"},"modified":"2016-02-11T09:33:00","modified_gmt":"2016-02-11T09:33:00","slug":"boston-needs-a-year-end-holiday-undecorating-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=973","title":{"rendered":"Boston Needs a Year-End Holiday, “Un-decorating Day”"},"content":{"rendered":"

With Valentine's Day coming, it's time to take down those wilting, drooping, browning decorations that went up in November and December. Boston should have an official year-end holiday "Un-decorating Day" or weekend where everyone takes a look at their winter accessories and decides if they still look good and can stay or if some adjustment or removal is needed. <\/p>\n

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Walking around, we found different takes on decorating the front of buildings. These folks decided to go with the next holiday and added a splash of Valentine Glam to their doorway. <\/p>\n

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In some cases, the decorating theme was "Winter" rather than "Christmas" and this planter was maintained so it still looks good and is still a very welcome sight on our daily strolls.<\/p>\n

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On the other hand, this garland has stayed too long at the party. This photo was taken in late January and suggests that perhaps the date for "Un-decorating Day" should be the first weekend in February. <\/p>\n

Traditionally, The Beacon Hill Civic Association has held their "Undecorating Weekend – Pancake Breakfast"<\/a> in January. That's great for some fading decorations. But, many of the wreaths, planters, and window boxes with less traditional themes are in great shape and continue to add a splash of bright to the dull streetscape. Those should stay around a bit longer. <\/p>\n

This year we've had Roses in December<\/a> and snowdrops and green shoots popping up in January<\/a>. This weekend would be our normal time to start looking for those first signs of spring. So in our minds this is also a weekend to take a look at your winter decor and decide if it is still a happy addition to your home or if it's time to take it away and think about the next season. In case you're wondering, the Spring Equinox is March 20, 2016.<\/p>\n

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Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photography: \u00a9 2016 Penny & Ed Cherubino  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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