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Laura Whitmore to Judge Balsam Hill’s ‘Top of the Tree’ Decorating Contest

A new company poll points to bigger displays, earlier tree dates, plus higher spend across the UK.

Overview

  • The contest’s winner will create a festive wonderland for presenter and Christmas enthusiast Laura Whitmore.
  • Balsam Hill reports that a poll of 2,000 UK adults who decorate finds nearly half plan two or more Christmas trees at home.
  • Eighteen percent expect to have a tree up before the end of November, while 17% aim to decorate between December 15 and 24.
  • People report spending about four hours on decorating, with Londoners averaging 5.27 hours, and men reporting more time and higher spend than women (£79.28 versus £49.69).
  • Balsam Hill CEO Mac Harman says decorating has become a creative performance and frames the competition as a showcase for self-taught talent.