THE Press is throwing down the gauntlet to find the most festive home in York, North Yorkshire and the East Riding of Yorkshire.

So if you really push the sleigh out at Christmas and deck your property with all the trimmings, send a photograph in to be in with a chance of winning The Press’ Ho Ho Homes competition.

Steve Hughes, managing editor of The Press, said: “We know from previous years that many residents do a fantastic job of brightening up their homes at Christmas – now we want to share their efforts and congratulate the very best. We are looking for people who can show true Christmas spirit and bring a smile to the faces of those who pass their houses.”

The photos will appear in The Press on December 14, and phonelines will be opened for voting so readers of The Press can have the final say on their favourite house. Lines will close on December 18 and the winner will be announced in the paper on December 20.

The winning home will receive a hamper with a selection of local and Christmas delicacies from Hunters of Helmsley and a second prize will be a hamper from Changing Seasons in Sutton-on-the- Forest.

If you would like to send a photo of your festive home, please email it to photographers@thepress.co.uk by December 9. All entries must include full names, addresses and phone numbers.