From Santa in Greggs to a Croydon of Christmas past, our so-so festive pictures were even more disappointing than usual this year

It’s almost here.



We’ve been on the long, slow, slide to Christmas since Halloween’s ghosts and skeletons packed up their sheets and bones for another year.

Our readers have again kindly documented the more underwhelming images of the season.

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It’s not late to send in your images - our assignment will be open until it’s time to take the Christmas tree down to the skip.

Thanks to everyone who took part again this year. Merry Christmas.



Underwhelming Christmas towns

A Croydon Christmas This was the welcoming sight on the 22nd December 2014 when I first visited a client in Croydon.

Copenhagen's Finest! Heading to Copenhagen for Christmas? Be sure to check out this dazzling display. To be fair, it is better than nothing as the ground it is on is overgrown and mostly unused. If you look closely, you'll see a tiny solar panel. Eco-friendly. Top marks.

Christmas lights switch on in Stevenage Truly entering into the festive spirit in Stevenage with the Christmas tree beautifully positioned over the public toilets on a wet Sunday, waiting for the lights to be switched on as advertised on the banner.

Underwhelming Christmas trees

Dual Carriageway Christmas Tree Christmas on the A317. A bit of tinsel appears on this tree every year. Always makes me laugh.

Bermondsey Christmas Casualty This tree had been standing in Bermondsey Square but didn't survive its first weekend, being vandalised in time for Monday morning, December 12th. Suspected victim of office party revelry. Album cover option for a re-release of Eric Idle's 'Fuck Christmas'?

Phleboromists' Christmas tree at Kingston hospital The phlebotomy staff at Kingston hospital decorated this sad/funny tree in the blood test waiting room with gloves and syringes.

Underwhelming Christmas pets

Bah Humbug Chihuahua My dog Daisy dressed as Santa Paws posing for photos whilst bribed with dog sweets!

The Festive Crustacean This monstrosity lived outside an industrial estate in Shoreham in 2012.

Underwhelming Christmas displays



''Twas the night before... It looks like 'twas the night after Christmas for one of Santa's helpers - 'twas actually the night before the Christmas tree sale started at the Great Yorkshire Showground.

Underwhelming Office Christmas



Christmas festivities in our office The half full box of baubles and the careful positioning of the tree next to a box of extension leads says it all.

Office Cheer in the office at the foyer of the Roundhouse Hotel Bournemouth

Our office Christmas tree Behold in awe and wonder the magnificently decorated Christmas tree in our office. I remarked that it was lacking a certain something so my colleague Alice added some chocolates, and now I think we can all agree that it puts everyone else's efforts to shame.

Underwhelming Christmas shops

Promo Noël Fab window decorations at a local shoe shop in Lille, France.

Even Santa has to eat Seems that not all of the job is as glamorous as you'd think.

Underwhelming Noel