Drew & Jonathan Scott Settle Age-Old Debate About Decorating for Christmas Before Thanksgiving (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

DrewandJonathan Scottare setting the record straight about when the holiday seasonreallybegins — and when it’s acceptable to decorate for Christmas.

TheProperty Brothersstars, both 46, agreed that earlier is always better when it comes to spreading a little holiday cheer inside and outside of the home — despite what their haters might say. The twins weighed in on the age-old debate about decorating for Christmas before Thanksgiving during an exclusive interview with PEOPLE.

“I mean, day one of Christmas is November 1st,” saysfather-of-two Drew. “The moment Halloween is done, I flick a switch and all of my lights turn to Christmas.”

Drew Scott with his son Parker during the holidays in 2023.Drew Scott/Instagram

Drew Scott/Instagram

Speaking to PEOPLE on November 12, Jonathan adds he already has his Christmas tree and festive lights set up insidehis home that he shares with fiancée Zooey Deschanel, and notes that he “doesn’t care” about the critics who might look down on season pushers.

“I think those people, they just seem to worry too much,” he says. “I think people can express themselves however they want to express themselves.”

Jonathan, who is stepdad to Deschanel’s kids — Elsie, 9, and Charlie, 7 — added that nothing beats seeing the kids’ faces light up when they break out the decorations each year.

Jonathan Scott pretending to be an “Elf on the Shelf” in 2023.Jonathan Scott/Instagram

Jonathan Scott/Instagram

“I love seeing the kids get excited about the decorations going up — anything that makes the kids laugh and smile and brings them joy. I don’t care what anybody else does. I’m going to make sure that I encourage it.”

He clarifies that theydowait until after Turkey Day to put up their lights outside because they also go all out with Thanksgiving decorating.

“Outside, I’ll wait until after Thanksgiving and we’ll take down our harvest display and we’ll switch everything on the outside over to Christmas,” he says.

Drew, on the other hand, has already pulled out all the stops in preparation for the most wonderful time of the year.

Drew shares son Parker, 2, and daughter Piper, 5 months, with wife Linda Phan.

As promised, theProperty Brothersstar showed off some of the intricate lighting he installed for the holidays in anInstagram Reelset to Mariah Carey’s iconic “All I Want for Christmas Is You” on Friday, Nov. 1.

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In their latest home renovation series, the pair work with families who are frustrated with the current design and layout of their homes to turn it into a functional space that meets every family member’s needs.

In the last two episodes, they’ll renovate their parents’ new California bungalow, which they moved into to be closer to their sons and grandkids. The proud grandparentsgave up their “dream home” in the Canadian Rocky Mountainsfor their L.A. abode, so Drew and Jonathan had to make sure the remodel was absolutely perfect, they shared.

source: people.com