In just a couple of weeks, millions upon millions of people will celebrate Christmas. Between special outings, Santa Clause, decorations, sweet treats, family and friends, and of course, the tree, itโs 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.
Get ready for a good laugh.
1. Less than meets the eye
When you donโt 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 wiserโฆexcept their disappointed kids.
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Reddit
2. Clinical trial
At this doctorโs office, the staff decided to try something different. Oh, come on, you know thatโs brilliant. And we bet the patients love it.
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Twitter@vaaleriee
3. Thatโll have to do
Especially if youโre 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.
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Twitter@danieljhs80
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.
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Imgur/enhydralutris45
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?
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Twitter@coffinvixen
6. Cat 1 โ human 0
If you have a kitty, this makes perfect sense. With a cat in the house, thereโs no reason to even bother to put up a traditional Christmas tree. Either that or this person is super cheap.
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Twitter@Multikwik
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.
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Instagram/donna_mcclary_derrick
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. Letโs just say his wife wasnโt amused in the least bit.
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Twitter@_rebelchild
9. Living on a budget
That first year after moving away from home is financially hard. You have to sacrifice a lot since you canโt afford to buy much. For this personโฆthat included a Christmas tree.
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Twitter@elcosodelapizza
10. Mele Kalikimaka
In case youโre wondering, that translates to โMerry Christmasโ in Polynesian. Okay, so this isnโt a traditional tree. But itโs super creative.
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Completely Coastal
11. Who lives in a pineapple?
Yep, this family is fanatic about Spongebob Square Pants. So, they opted to create thisโฆinspired by the show. Sorry, but in our opinion, you should never mix cartoons and Christmas trees.
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Instagram/slumberingalligator
12. Meme overload
Look, thereโs nothing wrong with liking memes. But thereโs a time and place for everything. And covering a tree with them, isnโt it.
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Twitter@mattenme
13. Godzilla on the loose
This was one shopping mallโs interpretation of the Christmas tree. Although this might not be everyoneโs cup of tea, itโs pretty awesome. It certainly commands attention.
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Instagram/nataliling
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.
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Reddit/fmudhir
15. Innovative marketing
Thatโs one way to promote whiskey during the holiday season. If someone does this at home, you can be sure of two things. First, they wonโt care anything about Christmas and second, they wonโt remember it.
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Twitter@soyunargento
16. Canโt wait
What happened to people enjoying a holiday before jumping into the next one? Apparently, this family just couldnโt wait. Next year, theyโll probably have their tree up on Valentineโs Day.
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Instagram/crow_and_cauldron
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.
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Reddit/LadyMario
18. Hey, theyโre 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.
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Twitter@Garageglamfoto
19. Decorating 101
Okay, thereโs nothing wrong with the tree per se. Itโs just the ornament. It might be a good idea for this person to enroll in a Christmas tree decorating class next year.
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Instagram/jennr3000
20. Smells so good
Somehow, using 150 scented air fresheners doesnโt seem very festive. While itโs an interesting concept, it seems so wrong. What are they supposed to put the presents under?
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Reddit/Daemeos
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.
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Twitter@Pepermain
22. Catโs 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, itโs a win-win solution.
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Instagram/huntchaos
23. Unconventional materials
Roadworkers on a super busy highway wanted to spread some holiday cheer. But being out in the middle of nowhere, they didnโt have much to work with. This cone tree is amazing.
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Twitter@bbcsomerset
24. โI am your fatherโ
You can almost hear those words coming from this tree. Itโs obvious that these people are diehard Star Wars fans. But from postersโ comments, theyโre not fans.
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Imgur/diegoimao9
25. Saved in the nick of time
Itโs a good thing King Kong was in that Christmas tree. Otherwise, the plane wouldโve destroyed it. We just want to know how they suspended the airplane. Thatโs pretty awesome.
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Imgur/katikeafox
26. Over the limit
One of the great things about decorating a Christmas tree is that there arenโt any limitations. But sometimes, people might push things a little bit too far. Case in pointโฆthis tree.
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Instagram/artfredocreations
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 itโs intriguing.
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Twitter@CCCTCI
28. Someone really loves Christmas
This individual is so into the holidays that they canโt help themselves. Even when making a snack, theyโre inspired. If this is what their food looks like, can you imagine what they did to the Christmas tree?
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Twitter@nniqin
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.
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Instagram/lalalili0528
30. Cars and track
Youโve probably never seen a Christmas tree like this before. It was created by a husband and wife who recently opened a Hot Wheels store. Thatโs sure to attract a lot of customers.
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Reddit/redd_riding_hood
31. A chemistโs interruption
Wowโฆthis tree might not be conventional but itโs stunning. All the bright-colored chemistry bottles look amazing. Kudos to whoever made this.
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Reddit/LadyMario
32. Going bananas
During the Christmas holiday, itโs 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 donโt fall over weโll never know.
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Twitter@SucasaireFidel
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 weโre sure a lot of women would prefer to wear it instead.
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Instagram/wontonanimalchindo
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.
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Twitter@ChildrensUniSea
35. Sticky situation
Some people like putting up a Christmas tree both inside and outside of the home. If youโre one of them but worry about having the tree outside stolen, follow this personโs lead. Make it from a cactus.
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Twitter@pais_ajes
36. Doctorโs office โ take two
No, this Christmas tree isnโt as elaborate as the other one seen in a doctorโs office. Who knows, maybe this is a smaller clinic. Regardless, they get credit for trying.
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Instagram/erlahj
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.
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Twitter@ABMSexualHealth
38. Minimalistic lifestyle
While some people like a lot of โstuffโ others prefer to keep things simple. If you have a minimalistic lifestyle, youโll love this tree. Itโs a clutter-free way to celebrate.
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Twitter@Sinfaces
39. So fascinating
Itโs hard to tell if the cockatoos are real but it doesnโt matter. Who wouldnโt love a Christmas tree decorated with a bunch of birds? The only downside, it would be extremely noisy.
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Facebook/AbsolutelyFabulous
40. Putting things in perspective
Although this tree isnโt 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.
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Reddit/jerm1820
41. Kitty proof
Are you tired of your cat getting into the Christmas tree? Well, hereโs an option. It might not be big and beautiful but it works.
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Twitter@malezip
42. Trendy do
You could call this the โChristmas Margeโ style. If youโre someone who goes all out during the holiday season, this oneโs for you. Just remember. Youโre going to get a lot of stares but who cares, right?
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Instagram/clementinehairstudio
43. The tree of wisdom
Thatโs one smart Christmas tree. And itโs unlike anything youโve seen. We just wonder how many books this person used and how long it took to complete it.
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Instagram/pittslibrary
44. Consider it done
This is the definition of lazy. Seriously, whatโs the point in even buying a tree? What, so they can say they did? Yes, this is hysterical but also shameful.
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Reddit/pimack
45. Kidsโ decorating
This year, a mom and dad told their young daughters they could decorate the tree. This was the result. Weโre pretty sure this wasnโt what the parents had in mind.
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Instagram/nikilillomeikypolytrillysally
46. Itโs terrifying
The other Darth Vader tree wasnโt all that bad. But this oneโฆitโs downright frightening. And out of curiosity, what does Christmas have to do with Star Wars? What a strange combination.
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Reddit/MissTwatney
47. Somethingโs missing
You immediately know this family has cats. We get it. But surely thereโs a better option. Itโs almost like unwrapping a chocolate egg at Easter only to discover thereโs no chocolate.
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Argos
48. Well, hello there
What a hoot. This is hilarious and whoever came up with the idea is a genius. Letโs hope that other members of the family saw this while the lights were on. Otherwise, it couldโve ruined the entire holiday.
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Instagram/millerweldmaster
49. A cheeky little tree
After searching for a while, this individual finally found a perfect pine Christmas tree. But then, they realized they didnโt have a star. So, this was the remedy. A photo of Chris Pine, what else?
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Instagram/johnmurray73
50. Desperation
When you donโt 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 theyโll have something to snack on while opening presents.
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Instagram/aperfectlypackagedparty
51. Surfer dude
When it comes to decorating a Christmas tree, a lot of people choose things that represent a favorite hobby or pastime. Thatโs kind of what this guy did. But instead of using ornaments, he made the entire tree out of surfboards.
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Facebook/Patty Anderson Black
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