Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition as we now know it in the 16th century when devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes.

In 1846, Queen Victoria and her German Prince, Albert, were sketched in the Illustrated London News standing with their children around a Christmas tree and a popular tradition was born.

Are you like me and have left decorating your Christmas tree till the last minute. I flit between the live and the authentic looking artificial trees, but let's stick with the living and join Sadie Lynes, managing director of Christmas tree supplier and exporter Jadecliff.