Before the turkey is carved, and before the presents are even purchased and wrapped for some people the sign of a good Christmas all depends on the the size of a their tree.
And this holiday it seems that the stars spared no expense on their festive greenery in the hopes to have the biggest and the biggest timber.
Starting off the battle of the branches, Justin Bieber, 18, wasted no time uploading a picture of his topiary as he did his best Santa Claus impression on Monday evening.
Standing behind his well lit tree - in front of an illustrated backdrop, and no doubt providing his Beliebers with some festive cheer, Justin pulls a stunned face as her sports a Santa hat.
Showing off his an etching on his forearm as he dons a black vest top while accessorising with a silver chain and wristwatch the Baby singer is joined behind the tree by an animated Owl.
Looking forward to his last sleep before Christmas Day, the singer tweeted: 'best time of the year'.
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