In just a short time, millions upon millions of people will celebrate Christmas. Between special outings, Santa Clause, decorations, sweet treats, family and friends, and of course, the tree, it’s an exciting time of year for everyone. But as these 51 photos show, sometimes, people have a different take on what this holiday should look like, especially when it comes to the tree.
It’s always watching
Forget about Santa Claus always keeping an eye on you, this tree is taking the concept to a new and hilarious level.
We like to mention that it’s very “eye-catching.”
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1. Less than meets the eye
When you don’t have the money to buy a nice Christmas tree, you do this. Just create an optical illusion. They can share the top part on social media and no one will be the wiser…except their disappointed kids.
2. Clinical trial
At this doctor’s office, the staff decided to try something different. Oh, come on, you know that’s brilliant. And we bet the patients love it.
3. That’ll have to do
Especially if you’re a busy parent, it seems as though your life revolves around laundry. This mom wanted to get into the holiday spirit but she was simply too tired. So, she improvised.
4. Too creepy
We get it. These parents wanted to turn their Christmas tree into a giant Cookie Monster. But in all honesty, the kids will probably have nightmares after seeing this.
5. The patriotic tree
What do you want to bet that someone in this household is a member of the military? While this is pretty cool, we do have one question. Do you salute it back?
6. Cat 1 — human 0
If you have a kitty, this makes perfect sense. With a cat in the house, there’s no reason to even bother to put up a traditional Christmas tree. Either that or this person is super cheap.
7. Frozen in time
You probably recognize that character as Olaf from the movie Frozen. And we have to say, this one is rather cool. Instead of having nightmares, these kids will have sweet dreams.
8. Unhappy wife unhappy life
One woman asked her husband to go get a Christmas tree. Fortunately, he had everything needed right there at home. Let’s just say his wife wasn’t amused in the least bit.
9. Living on a budget
That first year after moving away from home is financially hard. You have to sacrifice a lot since you can’t afford to buy much. For this person…that included a Christmas tree.
10. Mele Kalikimaka
In case you’re wondering, that translates to “Merry Christmas” in Polynesian. Okay, so this isn’t a traditional tree. But it’s super creative.
11. Who lives in a pineapple?
Yep, this family is fanatic about Spongebob Square Pants. So, they opted to create this…inspired by the show. Sorry, but in our opinion, you should never mix cartoons and Christmas trees.
12. Meme overload
Look, there’s nothing wrong with liking memes. But there’s a time and place for everything. And covering a tree with them, isn’t it.
13. Godzilla on the loose
This was one shopping mall’s interpretation of the Christmas tree. Although this might not be everyone’s cup of tea, it’s pretty awesome. It certainly commands attention.
14. Going high-tech
How about that? This tree generates its own 404 message. Leave it to an IT department to come up with something like this.
15. Innovative marketing
That’s one way to promote whiskey during the holiday season. If someone does this at home, you can be sure of two things. First, they won’t care anything about Christmas and second, they won’t remember it.
16. Can’t wait
What happened to people enjoying a holiday before jumping into the next one? Apparently, this family just couldn’t wait. Next year, they’ll probably have their tree up on Valentine’s Day.
17. Disturbing
Nothing says Christmas more than bacteria in a petri dish. NOT. Maybe this was done by a scientist or perhaps a deranged lab tech.
18. Hey, they’re green
Instead of tossing out empty Heineken beer bottles, someone made a one-of-a-kind tree. We have an idea. Maybe this individual can celebrate the holiday with the person who used whiskey bottles. Just a thought.
19. Decorating 101
Okay, there’s nothing wrong with the tree per se. It’s just the ornament. It might be a good idea for this person to enroll in a Christmas tree decorating class next year.
20. Smells so good
Somehow, using 150 scented air fresheners doesn’t seem very festive. While it’s an interesting concept, it seems so wrong. What are they supposed to put the presents under?
21. Two in one
As you can see, this person has a Christmas tree. And they have enough food to go around. So, in their mind, this is perfect.
22. Cat’s delight
For years, this individual battled her cats for rights to the Christmas tree. And year after year, they won. While this kitty tower tree is unconventional, it’s a win-win solution.
23. Unconventional materials
Roadworkers on a super busy highway wanted to spread some holiday cheer. But being out in the middle of nowhere, they didn’t have much to work with. This cone tree is amazing.
24. “I am your father”
You can almost hear those words coming from this tree. It’s obvious that these people are diehard Star Wars fans. But from posters’ comments, they’re not fans.
25. Saved in the nick of time
It’s a good thing King Kong was in that Christmas tree. Otherwise, the plane would’ve destroyed it. We just want to know how they suspended the airplane. That’s pretty awesome.
26. Over the limit
One of the great things about decorating a Christmas tree is that there aren’t any limitations. But sometimes, people might push things a little bit too far. Case in point…this tree.
27. Artistic ability
What happens when a group of welding students get together during the holidays? They create unusual things, of course. This Christmas tree is a little odd yet it’s intriguing.
28. Someone really loves Christmas
This individual is so into the holidays that they can’t help themselves. Even when making a snack, they’re inspired. If this is what their food looks like, can you imagine what they did to the Christmas tree?
29. Respect for marine life
Just like the welding students, people attending college for marine biology wanted to do something special. So, they made a unique Christmas tree. One that shows respect for marine life.
30. Cars and track
You’ve probably never seen a Christmas tree like this before. It was created by a husband and wife who recently opened a Hot Wheels store. That’s sure to attract a lot of customers.
31. A chemist’s interruption
Wow…this tree might not be conventional but it’s stunning. All the bright-colored chemistry bottles look amazing. Kudos to whoever made this.
32. Going bananas
During the Christmas holiday, it’s common to see some pretty neat displays inside grocery stores. But this one ranks among the best. How they stacked all these bananas so they don’t fall over we’ll never know.
33. Belle of the ball
Seriously, this is so chic. And yes, this is a real Christmas tree and it appears there are several different styles available But we’re sure a lot of women would prefer to wear it instead.
34. Recycling at its best
Today, people do a lot of recycling. And often, it involves empty soda bottles. But a Christmas tree? What a genius idea.
35. Sticky situation
Some people like putting up a Christmas tree both inside and outside of the home. If you’re one of them but worry about having the tree outside stolen, follow this person’s lead. Make it from a cactus.
36. Doctor’s office – take two
No, this Christmas tree isn’t as elaborate as the other one seen in a doctor’s office. Who knows, maybe this is a smaller clinic. Regardless, they get credit for trying.
37. Promoting safe sex
Hey, practicing safe sex is important all year round, including the holidays. So, one health clinic decided to promote it. How? With a condom Christmas tree.
38. Minimalistic lifestyle
While some people like a lot of “stuff” others prefer to keep things simple. If you have a minimalistic lifestyle, you’ll love this tree. It’s a clutter-free way to celebrate.
39. So fascinating
It’s hard to tell if the cockatoos are real but it doesn’t matter. Who wouldn’t love a Christmas tree decorated with a bunch of birds? The only downside, it would be extremely noisy.
40. Putting things in perspective
Although this tree isn’t funny, it deserves to be included. Created by soldiers deployed overseas, it puts life in perspective. But considering that men and women in the military have a great sense of humor, they probably thought this was hilarious. Thank you for your service.
41. Kitty proof
Are you tired of your cat getting into the Christmas tree? Well, here’s an option. It might not be big and beautiful but it works.
42. Trendy do
You could call this the “Christmas Marge” style. If you’re someone who goes all out during the holiday season, this one’s for you. Just remember. You’re going to get a lot of stares but who cares, right?
43. The tree of wisdom
That’s one smart Christmas tree. And it’s unlike anything you’ve seen. We just wonder how many books this person used and how long it took to complete it.
44. Consider it done
This is the definition of lazy. Seriously, what’s the point in even buying a tree? What, so they can say they did? Yes, this is hysterical but also shameful.
45. Kids’ decorating
This year, a mom and dad told their young daughters they could decorate the tree. This was the result. We’re pretty sure this wasn’t what the parents had in mind.
46. It’s terrifying
The other Darth Vader tree wasn’t all that bad. But this one…it’s downright frightening. And out of curiosity, what does Christmas have to do with Star Wars? What a strange combination.
47. Something’s missing
You immediately know this family has cats. We get it. But surely there’s a better option. It’s almost like unwrapping a chocolate egg at Easter only to discover there’s no chocolate.
48. Well, hello there
What a hoot. This is hilarious and whoever came up with the idea is a genius. Let’s hope that other members of the family saw this while the lights were on. Otherwise, it could’ve ruined the entire holiday.
49. A cheeky little tree
After searching for a while, this individual finally found a perfect pine Christmas tree. But then, they realized they didn’t have a star. So, this was the remedy. A photo of Chris Pine, what else?
50. Desperation
When you don’t have any Christmas ornaments, you have to think outside of the box. In this case, the person became desperate. So much so that they raided the kitchen cabinets. At least they’ll have something to snack on while opening presents.
51. Surfer dude
When it comes to decorating a Christmas tree, a lot of people choose things that represent a favorite hobby or pastime. That’s kind of what this guy did. But instead of using ornaments, he made the entire tree out of surfboards.
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