Love 'em or hate 'em, festive decorations begin popping up everywhere in December, and there seem to be more of them appearing every year! From the gorgeous to the garish, prepare to be dazzled by some of the most out there displays from around the world!
1. Ho Ho Ho! It looks like Father Christmas has made a lookalike friend this year.
A man in Taunus, Germany gives Santa a run for his money! Picture: PA
2. How many Christmas decorations can you fit in one front garden? An awful lot by the looks of things!
Never mind being guided by the light of the stars, this display should do the job! Picture: PA
3. We can make fifteen Santa's out in this photo. How many can you spot?
Is there such a thing as Santa overload? Not according to this household! Picture: PA
4. The whole of Runton Road in Dorset get involved in the festive spirit. How lovely!
It's the battle of the Christmas displays on one road in England. Picture: PA
5. How many Christmas trees can you count in this picture?
"Deck the halls with boughs of Holly, fa la la la la, fa la la laa" Picture: PA
6. A Christian church in Pakistan is adorned with thousands of white fairy lights.
This holy building is given a beautiful Christmas makeover. Picture: PA
7. This front garden in Thirsk, Yorkshire is truly a white winter wonderland!
What could be a more festive scene than snow and Christmas lights? Picture: PA
8. An inflatable Santa Claus, Christmas tree AND polar bear? Brilliant!
"And the award for the brightest house of them all goes to…" Picture: PA
9. This beautiful tree looks like it's covered in tiny blue stars.
Nothing beats a tree entertained with pretty, romantic fairy lights. Picture: PA
10. A curved fisheye lens means the camera can get the whole bright display in.
We haven't heard of a Christmas cockerel before, but we're always open to new ideas. Picture: PA
11. A slightly more tasteful display on this house in Staten Island, as they go for all white lights.
This mansion in New York is adorned with with fairy lights from bottom to top. Picture: PA
12. Birthday cake candles are totally appropriate for Christmas too right?
Thank GOODNESS they've wrapped up their snowman in a cosy scarf… well we wouldn't him getting cold now would we?! Picture: PA
13. Christmas isn't just for humans, toys are invited too don't ya know?
Killer whales LOVE Crimbo! Picture: PA
14. It's a Christmas conservatory takeover!
Hands up who wants a conservatory like this one? *raises both hands. Picture: PA
15. Ahh, a loved up couple cycle through some streets decked with Crimbo lights.
Christmas is such a romantic time of the year! Picture: PA
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