Research suggests that real Christmas trees can be harmful to your health

Well, this isn't good.

While we're all caught up in the merriment of Christmas, it seems like something has gone unnoticed... until now. According to experts, our Christmas trees are making us sick. Research from Prevalin Allergy in the UK has revealed more than a third of us will suffer from 'Christmas tree syndrome' this festive season. Basically, what makes you cough and sneeze and get all stuffed up is the mould that can grow on the trees as they warm up while they're in your house (and don't even mention if yours is near a fireplace).

Dr Andy Whittamore told Express: "Most of the time mould is obvious in the home, but many people don’t realise that mould also naturally grows on Christmas trees.

"This is made worse when people turn their heating on, as the warmer temperature encourages mould to grow faster."

The reactions can be even worse for asthma sufferers. So... get a real tree and be freezing for the month of December? Or buy a fake one? Hmm...