Christmas without a tree
9 alternatives to the Christmas tree
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There are many reasons not to have a classic Christmas tree: it needs care – and in the end it has to be disposed of somehow. Fortunately, there are nice alternatives: Here we show you the best ideas if you want to celebrate Christmas without a tree.
A Christmas tree like this is quite a lot of work: first buying the tree, then endlessly moving furniture because the one you chose doesn’t really fit in the corner, and last but not least the fight with the needles! The advantages of needleless trees are obvious – and the alternative Christmas trees are definitely more ecological.
DIY Christmas with alternative trees
But you don’t have to do without the festive ambience with the tree alternatives either: Because works of art made of balls, wood and fairy lights have their own special charisma and ultimately you can get really creative here. Just try one of the many alternatives to the Christmas tree this year – you definitely already have the materials at home! And there are also great ideas for the small purse.
Tip: If you don’t want to miss the scent of fir trees, simply place a vase with fresh pine greens in the room.
We show nice ideas how a Christmas without a tree can be at least as festive! See for yourself!
These are the most beautiful alternatives for a Christmas without a tree
Bullets hit cork
A cork wall is like a canvas that needs to be painted – except here we’re going to tackle it with thumbtacks and bullets! The nice thing about it: With just a few simple steps, the Christmas tree shines with balls in the desired size – and without taking up much space in the room.
Ribbons instead of trees
Festive mood can also be created with ribbons. All you need is a central point on the ceiling, as many bands as possible and a round base. The object can then be staged brilliantly with baubles and fairy lights. A wonderful alternative to the classic Christmas tree!
Stick by stick to Christmas happiness
When we go for a walk in the woods, we’ll bring back some nice branches and piece them together little by little to make a Christmas tree. It is best to choose a neutral wall and then festively decorate the branches with individual highlights. So we still have a bit of forest in our room!
This little tree stays in the frame
A really original idea comes from this IKEA frame, which is covered with string and presents baubles, bells, etc. in the shape of a tree.
Upcycling Christmas style
Nothing for small rooms, but this Christmas ladder is truly impressive. If chains of lights are wrapped around the rungs of the ladder, the balls shine in a particularly beautiful light – and we already have a Christmas tree!
5 Minute Christmas Tree
We owe probably the cheapest and fastest idea for a Christmas without a real tree to the washi tape. Light garlands can also be attached with tape. The pretty decoration idea is realized in a few minutes!
Completely off the roll
This idea is really easy to implement and makes wrapping paper with our favorite designs the focal point. The only requirement: the wrapping paper rolls must be available in different sizes or trimmed to size.
Carved into the room
This year we are simply building the Christmas tree ourselves: with boards, nails and a hammer. Either you modify a Euro pallet or you bring loose wooden slats into the appropriate shape.
Less is more
Evergreen branches that are attached to the wall are minimalistic but still effective. A few more baubles as accents – and your Christmas tree for this year is complete.
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