Mum slams 'nasty people' who called her Christmas tree 'worst ever'

A mum has hit back at "nasty people" after facing a torrent of online trolling for her meticulous Christmas tree decoration. Joanne Rayworth devoted six hours to decorating her tree, only to receive merciless criticism on Facebook. Speaking to Mail Online, Joanne from Fleetwood in Lancashire revealed her disappointment: "If someone does not like my tree yes that is fine," she remarked.

"They are entitled to their opinion." She added: "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." Trolls didn't hold back with their comments saying the design "doesn't look Christmassy at all" and dismissals over the lack of "traditional" aspects.

One sharply mocking comment read: "It's screaming live laugh love." Nevertheless, Joanne's choice in distinctive festive colours such as silver, light blue, pinks, and purples, reflected her dedication as an employee of Gee Tee's homeware store, reports the Manchester Evening News . However, not all feedback was negative.

Some expressed softer views, with one remarking: "Don't see Christmas when I look at this at all, but it is pretty." And another offering, "Lovely colours, but it doesn't represent Christmas in my eyes. I'm more traditional.

" Joanne, who has spent £150 on wreaths and decorations, is not fazed by the negative comments online, affirming: "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. "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." While some have praised Joanne's decoration efforts, with one supporter exclaiming, "You defo got the best Christmas tree going," others have likened it to an Easter tree, a suggestion Joanna took with good humour, joking that she could keep it up until spring.

Despite aiming to "do something a bit different" with her festive touches and her colleagues' amused reactions, Joanna plans a family Christmas at her son's home where she plans to take charge of the festive duties. "Yes I am going to my son's for Christmas," she stated. "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.".