Planning a surprise Christmas trip home? Here's some ideas

Although it's the middle of the summer, those coming home for Christmas are probably looking into flights now.

We have complied five of the most heart warming and unusual return home surprises.

Emerge from the sea on the Christmas Day swim

This US soldier arrived home unexpectedly from duty in Afghanistan, but surprised his wife and family in the most unusual way … by emerging out of the water.

You could always wrap yourself up as a present under the tree

This guy had not been home for Christmas in nine years since he moved to New York

Popping out of the boot of a car is a must

Or just don't tell anyone you're coming home and surprise everyone separately

Dress up as Santa - and don't reveal your true identity until St Stephen's Day

And remember … there is only 152 days to Christmas (at this time).

Countdown clock here

AND … if you're still reading this and you're not annoyed by Christmas talk here is a three hour medley of Christmas songs #ChristmasInJuly