Service members and their families who live at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida were allegedly advised to "remove" Christmas decorations from the exterior of their homes.

A photo shared on an unofficial Air Force social media group showed what appeared to be an email from Balfour Beatty Communities, which manages privatized military housing across 55 Army, Navy and Air Force installations.

While driving [through] the neighborhoods yesterday, it was noticed that Christmas decorations have already begun to appear within the community,” the message noted, per the post. “All holiday decorations should be reflective in their respective months and not any sooner than 30 days before the given holiday. If you currently have Yuletide decor present on the outside of your home, please remove it and reinstall it in accordance with your community guidelines listed below.”

Air Force Capt. Justin Davidson-Beebe, who is the public affairs chief at Tyndall, reportedly said Balfour was well within its rights.

They are enforcing the community standards outlined in the legally binding lease agreement all residents voluntarily sign,” Davidson-Beebe told Task & Purpose, a military news outlet, on Thursday.

Davidson-Beebe added that the standards note that winter decorations can be displayed starting the week after Thanksgiving through the first week of the New Year.

These guidelines are not part of a broader Air Force policy,” Davidson-Beebe said, per the media outlet. “Since community standards are set by the privatized housing management company at some installations, standards may vary from base to base.”

The outlet also contacted a spokesperson from Balfour Beatty Communities, who said the company’s community guidelines note that decorations are permitted within 30 days leading up to a holiday.

While this is not a Department of Defense policy, it is common practice across rental communities and homeowners’ associations to help ensure neighborhoods remain neat, consistent, and enjoyable for all residents,” the spokesperson said, according to Task & Purpose. “Most residents appreciate clear, reasonable guidelines so that the community remains a pleasant place to live and celebrate.”

The policy, however, didn't stop people from expressing their thoughts, with several sharing images of The Grinch that Stole Christmas.

"I’m the Grinch until the day after thanksgiving. But it’s wild that they have it in writing," one person wrote in reply to the photo of the email.

"Mail them a ton of Christmas cards. Seems appropriate. (With extra glitter)," a second person wrote.

Another appeared to agree with the policy.

"I mean, can we give Thanksgiving a chance??!!"