The tradition of taking down the Christmas tree varies from place to place and family to family. In some cultures, the tree is taken down on the 12th day of Christmas, which is January 5th, while in others, it's taken down on Christmas Eve or shortly after New Year's Day. Some people prefer to leave the tree up until the beginning of January or even the end of the month, while others like to take it down as soon as the holidays are over. Ultimately, it's a personal preference and there's no right or wrong time to take down the tree.