From giant sparkly snowmen to twinkly festive scenes, bring some seasonal cheer to your home with these illuminated decorations

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A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events. By Jennifer Grimble and Joseph Mullane

Three years ago, Nissan celebrated building 250,000 Leafs at its Sunderland plant by using one to power a giant Christmas tree, complete with reindeer, outside the factory. There was snow (real, not f