'People call me lazy for keeping my Christmas tree up all year but there's a good reason'

Jane Malyon has her Christmas tree up, lights on and other little festive touches around the house, 365 days a year - and she's always ready for a Christmas celebration

While the thought of Santa in spring might give you the shivers, Christmas fan Jane Malyon has a heartwarming reason for keeping her Christmas tree up all year round. Jane, 68, who resides in one of The Rodings in Essex, keeps her Christmas tree, lights and other festive decorations up throughout the year.

The mother-of-two also keeps a turkey in the freezer, a box of crackers on standby, and stockings at the ready - all in anticipation of her two children's visits. Jane is prepared to host Christmas for them at any time of year - be it April or November - or even multiple times. Her now adult children, George, 36,