THE summer holidays may only just be coming to an end but shoppers were shocked to see Christmas trees already on sale at a Worcester store.

Customers at The Range in Hylton Road were surprised to see Christmas trees already on sale in August.

According to its website, the artifical trees cost from £29.99 for a 6ft Norway spruce to £629.99 for an 8ft Lodgepole tree with LEDs.

 Sara Louise Hill took this picture at the Worcester store and it has caused quite a stir online.

Posted on Twitter by her friend Dave Harford, people have been finding it hilarious and horrifying in equal amounts.

Most people agreed it was too soon while others said the joy of Christmas could not come soon enough.

One response asked if it had been "Triggered by central heating going back on...." as the UK faces a cold summer.

Others added "Santa is not ready!!!" and "Nope nope nope thats not allowed".

Some shared their festive sightings including Christmas cards in shops since August and tins of sweets appearing in supermarkets.

Have you put your Christmas tree and decorations up already? Send your pictures along with your name and number to catherine.phillips@newsquest.co.uk.