Look, we fully understand the desire to be festive.  December has arrived, it’s chilly outside, research declared that those of us who get into the festive spirit earlier are happier.

So please, don’t think we’re being anti-Christmas here. But no matter how much you love the festive season, or how deep your commitment to Christmas cheer, could you really imagine wearing this?

What possible situation could ever, ever require a sexy Father Christmas outfit?

And, as a secondary consideration, Christmas is a period where lots of people enjoy filling their homes with candles.

How could anyone bring themselves to wear something that flammable? Aren’t we asking for a distinctly unmerry and very charred Christmas?

The garment (truly not sure what else to call it) is sold on ASOS but made by a brand called Club L. Shockingly, despite being so useful and appealing, it’s on sale for £25, reduced from £39.99.

ASOS shares the description of the garment, writing: ‘Soft, velvet-feel velour. Not just for the 00s. 100 per cent Acrylic’.