Half the nation will have put up and decorated their Christmas tree by Sunday 8th December, according to new research.

And with the countdown to the big day now well and truly on, seven in ten (70%) admit to loving putting their Christmas decorations up when the time comes.

A poll of 2,000 Brits by Aldi revealed the findings, with the supermarket unveiling a tree-mendous range of kitchen gadgets, garden tools and household items as part of a new handmade Christmas decoration range.

An air fryer, chainsaw and inflatable hot tub, all in the form of Christmas baubles, are the latest festive must-haves this December.(Image: Joe Pepler/PinPep)

Aldi has unveiled its collection of Specialbuy Baubles ahead of Christmas trees being put up across the nation this week.

Additional bauble designs that make up the festive decoration set include a heated airer, pressure washer and kayak.

The baubles, which have been carefully crafted in 3D-printed resin and hand-finished with glitter and gemstones, are based on the most popular items sold by the supermarket.

Aldi’s air fryer range has become a shopper favourite since being introduced to the middle aisle in 2021 and often sells out within 24 hours. The winged heated airer is also in high demand, with Aldi selling nearly 70,000 over the past two years.

The pressure washer and petrol chainsaw have also been consistent best sellers in the DIY range for the past three years, proving the nation’s love for a quirky gardening middle aisle item. The inflatable hot tub has repeatedly sold out whenever it’s been available in Aldi’s middle aisle.

(Image: Joe Pepler/PinPep)

Over three-quarters (77%) of Brits admit to coming out of a store with a Specialbuy purchase, having only popped in for a quick food shop.

To enter the competition to win a pack of Aldi’s limited-edition Specialbuy Baubles, shoppers should email specialbuybaubles@aldi.co.uk with their full name and address before 8th December. Those who email will also be entered into a draw to win a £5 Aldi voucher. For more information, please visit ////www.aldi.co.uk/specialbuybaubles.

Julie Ashfield, Managing Director of Buying at Aldi UK, said: “At Aldi, we know our Specialbuys are one of the reasons shoppers love to visit our stores, as they never know what they’re going to find whilst doing their weekly food shop.

“This Christmas, we wanted to celebrate our wonderful middle aisle in a festive and fun way.

“Shoppers looking to get their hands on a pack of these limited-edition baubles will need to be quick, because as with all Aldi Specialbuys, once they’re gone, they’re gone.”

Aldi's Specialbuy Baubles come complete in special festive brand packaging and showcase just some of what’s on offer in Aldi supermarkets this Christmas.