25 Alternative Christmas Tree Ideas for Those of Us Who Just Can't Be Bothered

Christmas is inching closer and closer and I'm sure, like any lifelong holiday-lover, you're on top of everything. A gift for every person on your list? Check. Extremely cute stocking holders? Check, obviously. Christmas cocktails to get you through any awkward family dinner? Checkity-check. Tree? ...Tree??? Okay, so maybe not everything. But you're here now and we're going to get through this together. Whether you're seeking out an alternative Christmas tree for style, environmental, or space-related reasons, I've found a few ideas to suit every need. I've got book Christmas trees for the readers and cat-friendly trees for those of us with pets that are determined to destroy a regular tree if it takes every last fiber of their being. And of course, a few modern, design-forward options, as well. Personally, the tree made out of wine bottles is the one that’s speaking to my Pinot-drenched soul the most, but to each their own.

You can buy or easily put together most of these alternative Christmas trees with things you already own (like mason jars or instruments), and for all my overachievers in the room, there are definitely a few ideas that'll require you to pull out your arts and crafts gear for a full-on DIY project. And wait, don't bail just yet, sweet lil procrastinators, because plenty of these can be put together in just a few minutes. So whether you’re looking for a tree-adjacent idea to fit in your small space, or you want to make something out of recycled goods, here are the best alternative Christmas tree ideas to try this year.