Putting up and decorating the tree really signals the start of Christmas! Even if you’ve already been listening to Michael Bublé for weeks, there’s no Christmas spirit without a tree – but sometimes, it doesn’t go quite to plan. Here is our list of the funniest Christmas tree fails to get you in a Christmassy mood!

1. DIY seemed like a good idea…
2. They have to start somewhere!
3. When you underestimate your star
4. The wonders of artificial trees
When you do not put the tree up in the correct order! #christmastreefail pic.twitter.com/KclMrFV5gf
— Paul Huber (@FLbearcat) December 3, 2016
5. The leaning tower of Christmas…
@notthefakeSVP Down…Goes…Fraser!!!#christmastreefail pic.twitter.com/6iEbyx1VXT
— Scott Silbaugh (@Sas81369) December 25, 2018
6. When you’re left with a half and half tree
The one year I don't check the lights first. #christmastreefail pic.twitter.com/5OYbUhrK
— Dan Houle (@houlelog) December 2, 2011
7. Hope the tree’s got its seat belt on!
It appears someone forgot their ropes to put the tree ON TOP of the car… #ChristmasTreeFail pic.twitter.com/30i07Mmypq
— Rachael Gray (@TheRachaelGray) December 20, 2015
8. Cats and Christmas trees don’t get on
9. …and the same goes for dogs!
10. Not sure the children will be happy with that one
12. At least it’s resourceful…
@BBCR1 @AmazingPhil @danisnotonfire 1 year dad got fed up of waiting for us to decorate the tree #christmastreefail pic.twitter.com/nHph23iR0o
— Clare Rose Freeman (@Clare__Rose) December 7, 2015
13. Just make sure nobody looks around the back!
Guess how this happened! (It's ok though – the front is still fine) #christmastreefail pic.twitter.com/FKNeXd1MzA
— Erica Lauer Vose (@ELauerVose) December 18, 2015
14. When you were hoping for something a bit sturdier
15. It’s not exactly traditional
16. Don’t forget to water your tree!
17. The over-ambitious tree shoppers…
#ChristmasTreeFail 🎄@tyleresales @RachelCJenkins pic.twitter.com/w5hkpzNy4N
— Marisa Clark (@marisa_d_clark) November 27, 2016
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What do you get if you cross a Christmas tree with an apple? A Pineapple!