20 Unique Easter Tree Ideas for a Sophisticated Holiday

Christmas doesn't have to be the only holiday to claim a tree as a decorating mainstay. Trees hung with festive ornaments can be an integral part of any festive holiday, especially in spring as branches are blooming! In fact, the use of trees during Christmas and Easter celebrations originated in Germany. Both Germany and Sweden have laden branches with decorative eggs (feathers in Sweden) to welcome spring's arrival for centuries, though the true origins have been lost to history.

The tradition of decorating a tree for Easter, known as Ostereierbaum in German, has become particularly famous by the Kraft family when they first decorated a baby apple tree with 18 plastic eggs in Saalfeld, Thuringia. As the tree grew, more and more ornaments were needed until there were over 10,000 eggs strung in 2012. The ornaments ranged from handblown glass to clay and yarn. 2015 was the last year for the Kraft Easter Tree, but its popularity over the years has helped spread the tradition all over the world.

From easy, ready-made Easter trees to creative projects, these Easter trees ideas will add a sophisticated yet playful element to this year's holiday decor!