IT'S the most wonderful time of the year. 

And plenty of homes have been spreading some Christmas cheer with their Christmas lights displays around the area this year.

If you've got your lights up or you've spotted a particularly beautiful road this year, please send us your pictures using the form at the bottom of this story. 

Here's some of our favourite pictures so far: 

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This display is on Newlea Close in Halliwell and Simon Othen says his father-in-law David Mcgovern does it every year

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Stacey Marie: My mum and dad's bungalow in Bolton off Dean Church Lane 

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Jeff Jan Leach sent this pic in from South Drive in Harwood