Many families come together each year to share the fun of decorating their home, a hugely popular part of the Christmas celebration.

With excitement and anticipation building, it is a really good way to embrace the festive spirit.

There is a huge variety of decoration available, with many different themes and colours, from the traditional reds and golds to more glacial blues and cool purples.

The focal point of most home decoration tends to be the Christmas tree, whether real or artificial. Fresh foliage including holly and mistletoe are often used too to great effect.

Here is a taste of some of the decorations available this year.