A mum has hit back at "nasty people" after her Christmas tree became the target of online trolls. Joanne Rayworth dedicated six hours to adorning her tree, only to face a barrage of negative comments on her Facebook post.

Speaking to Mail Online, she expressed her frustration: "If someone does not like my tree yes that is fine," said Joanne from Fleetwood. "They are entitled to their opinion."

"But to describe it as tacky and cheap is just wrong. I tried not to lose my temper because some of the comments made me very angry. One person said it was the worst tree she had ever seen. Really? That was just spiteful and hurt."

Critics didn't hold back, with one saying the tree "doesn't look Christmassy at all", and another dismissing it for not being "traditional" enough.

A particularly cutting remark read: "It's screaming live laugh love."

Joanne's tree, adorned in unconventional Christmas hues such as silver, light blue, pinks, and purples, showcased the effort of the Gee Tee's homeware store worker. However, not all feedback was harsh; some offered gentler critiques.

One commenter noted: "Don't see Christmas when I look at this at all, but it is pretty," while another said: "Lovely colours, but it doesn't represent Christmas in my eyes. I'm more traditional."

Joanne, who invested £150 in wreaths and decorations, shared her love for the festive season: "I just love Christmas and my tree goes up early every year. I always like to get it up in November and I love decorating trees at work."

Joanna has been discussing her unique Christmas preparations, revealing a passion for seasonal decor: "Winters are so dark and cold and I love sitting in surrounded by decorations. They make me feel cosy. I look forward to Christmas every year."

Her festive approach, described as "colourful" an "beautiful", has garnered praise online, with one admirer commenting, "You defo got the best Christmas tree going," Joanna chuckles at those comparing her creation to an Easter tree and playfully retorts she might just leave it up until then.

Every year, she sets out to "do something a bit different" even if it means becoming the butt of the jokes at her workplace.

This Christmas season finds Joanna heading to her son's house where she will take charge of the cooking for him and his partner – a task she embraces with joy. She is determined to enjoy the holiday: "Yes I am going to my son's for Christmas," she confirms.

"But I will be doing the cooking for him and his partner. But I don't mind. I love Christmas and nobody will spoil it for me."