“Time to clean up the home, clear up the clutter and take a breath from the stress of the holidays.” January 6 “January 1st is that clear marker of time that the holidays are over and a new beginning is here,” Ariana Lovato, owner and principal designer at Honeycomb Home Design, tells. Lots of people love ending the year with a brightly lit tree, but it seems like many have taking down their tree high atop their list of New Year’s resolutions. Really, there's no right or wrong answer, which means only you can decide what's best for you and your family.