While some relish the annual tradition of decorating the Christmas tree, others find the task, especially untangling fairy lights, a source of dread.

But one ingenious senior couple has devised a stress-free solution that keeps their tree decorated and hidden for most of the year. A TikTok video shows a family waiting around an opening in the floor as the tree slowly rises from the basement, suspended from a ceiling hook.

The brains behind the idea – retired machinist, Mr Taylor – captures the…