If you've been keeping up with Christmas on social media then you'll notice that there has been one trend that is becoming increasingly popular - the half-Christmas tree.
For those who have never encountered one of these smaller than usual trees, then you may be wondering what they are for and why anyone would purchase them.
In simple terms, the half-Christmas tree is pretty much what it says on the tin - it's a standard tree with the bottom half cut off and they are perfect for anyone with toddlers or pets.
Decorating the Christmas tree is one of the most cherished festive activities for families across the globe.
Picture it - you've got the festive tunes or movie on in the background and your tree is Instagram ready with beautifully decorated with perfectly placed fairy-lights and decorations.
Before you can even upload your festive decor to your social media account, a curious little one or pet will come along and accidentally mess your arrangement up.
What was once a beautiful arrangement is suddenly a mess of tangled baubles and tinsel that you end up having to go and re-decorate all over again.
This is where the half-tree comes in and it has been coming to the rescue of families across the country for a while now, with multiple shoppers posting them online.
While they may seem a little unusual with bottom half of the tree missing, they are also the perfect opportunity for you to add on to your festive scenery.
You can pile up the presents, add more festive-themed products around the bottom - the choices are endless for those with creative imaginations - to make a perfect seasonal display that will get you a few hits on social media.
The festive item is not necessarily a new trend, but it has certainly been gaining a few more fans over the years and more retailers are beginning to stock them.
While they are gaining in popularity, they can still sometimes be difficult to find and they have sold out rather quickly from some online retailers well before the festive period hits.
That's why, if you think the half tree is the perfect solution for your festive display this year, then we have found a couple of options below that are still available.
Where can I get a half-Christmas tree?
Habitat 6ft Snowy Half Christmas Tree - Argos
At £55, the Habitat tree is not necessarily a bargain, but it is extremely popular among shoppers for its snowy design that will add to the festive theme.
The tree was specifically designed with cats and toddlers in mind to make sure that your perfectly placed baubles and shiny tinsel are out of reach.
Habitat 6ft Half Parasol Christmas Tree - Argos
Argos tend to be the retailer with the biggest stock of the 'parasol style' tree and at £55, this is another one that will help you keep the decor looking perfect this year.
The Habitat trees tend to be quite popular as they are easy to build and they can be simply stored back in their boxes for the next year.
6ft Green Half Christmas Tree - Asda
At £25, this 6ft tree is a bargain compared to the Argos tree detailed above, and will also keep all your decorations in place this Christmas.
Designed with 296 branches to beautifully decorate, there is also enough space to pile up the presents this year for a truly festive scene that is worthy of Instagram.
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