CHRISTMAS is fast approaching and residents across Dorset are getting into the festive spirit.

As reported on the Bournemouth Echo earlier this month, householders started putting up their trees as early as September and October to help spread some cheer.

Hundreds of readers responded on our Facebook page when we asked them if they had started celebrating Christmas early in what has been a very challenging year.

Here are just some of the latest pictures readers have shared with us.

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Picture from Dawn Harris

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Picture from Shaun Sian

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Cassie Sherar put her tree up on November 5 

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Have you gone one step further and decided to give your entire home a festive makeover to brighten up your street?

Whether you’ve decorated the outside of your house for the first time or 21st time, we’d love to hear from you.

You can also get in touch to show off your Christmas trees, tinsel and other decorations if you’ve added some sparkle inside your home.

You can share your pictures with us below.