These Alternative Christmas Tree Ideas Take Holiday Creativity to a New Level

Don’t let us fool you: We’ll always be partial to a traditional Christmas tree—there’s nothing like picking out the one that will shine in your front hallway. All twirled up with sparkling lights, homemade Christmas garlands, crochet Christmas ornaments passed down through several generations, and topped off with a shiny Christmas tree topper. But we're also not opposed to mixing up the holiday decor with an alternative Christmas tree—especially when you realize that planned trip to the Christmas tree farm this year just isn’t happening, or you realize the price of the Christmas trees this year sky-rocketed due to an overall shortage. For those reasons, we’ve done some digging and rounded up our all-time favorite non-traditional Christmas trees to spark some creativity for your counter, wall or small space décor.

There are a few reasons why you might try a “non-tree Christmas tree" this year. For starters, space constraints can cause you to think outside the box. Maybe the traditional holiday hues clash with your home’s hues (rainbow Christmas trees anyone?), or you just want to add a little more holiday to other rooms without breaking the bank.

Alternative Christmas trees provide a unique way to put your own creative spin on tried and true customs, inspiring friends and family to ask, "How did you do that?!" From flower frogs to paper to even live plants, here are all the ways you can go about creating an alternative Christmas tree. You’ll die over the warm woolen mittens and pom-pom ornaments!