Christmas is a time for families to get together, and what better place to enjoy each other’s company than huddled up in front of a roaring fire. This is not something everyone can do – it’s hard to have a fire at the office or in many apartments for example – but the fact that you cannot have a real fire need not mean that you miss out completely.

Christmas Living 3D Fireplace Screensaver is a free screensaver that will really help you get into the festive spirit. Stunning photorealistic imagery make this a great looking way to customise your computer and get in the mood for Christmas.

With festive music playing in the background and an impressively realistic looking fire, this is one screensaver that’s sure to get noticed by anyone passing by your computer. There are also a number of sound effects that will be played to increase the realism. Even if you have a large monitor, you will be impressed by the quality of the screensaver as it is available in several different resolutions.

It is worth noting that during the installation of the screensaver, you will also be offered the opportunity to install the Yahoo! toolbar and a couple of other tools. If you would prefer not to have these, take care to select the Custom option and then untick the tools you do not want to install. You should also ensure that you have DirectX and Flash installed in order for the screensaver to function correctly.