IT hasn't been a fun year for most of us.
But, as reported by the Daily Echo, one Totton man has taken it upon himself to cheer up his neighbours by putting up his eye-catching Christmas decorations earlier.
Paul Sherwood, 37, said the display has had a "brilliant reaction" from people nearby.
Now we want to see if any other readers have put up their decorations early.
Have you put up your Christmas decorations early?
If you've already put up your Christmas decorations we would love to see them! Send in your pics with your names, ages, and where you live.
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