6 Great Ways To Modernize Your Christmas Tree Experience

Getting bored with the traditional Christmas tree? Try these great alternatives to spice it up!

1. Lemon-Thyme

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Cut a lemon and place it in a cute glass jar. Place some sprigs of thyme in the jar too, so that they protrude nicely out of the top. If you're feeling particularly festive, scatter dried tomatoes and pomegranate seeds around the jar to symbolize presents.

2. A Desert Christmas

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Purchase a potted cactus and hang tiny ornaments from it. This is particularly great in northern climes, where it contrasts starkly against the winter snow.

3. The Essence of Christmas

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Purchase a large glass vase and fill it about one-third of the way with polyester stuffing. Place a couple of evergreen branches inside and voila!

4. Frozen

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Fill your largest pot with water and boil it. Place evergreen branches inside and let it brew for about an hour. Next, take it off the heat and let it cool. Pour into a large bowl (or multiple smaller bowls) and freeze. When frozen, remove from the bowls and place on a counter. As they melt, they will release the scent of Christmas into the air for all to enjoy.

5. A Hawaiian Christmas

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Attach ornaments to about six or seven palm fronds and nail them (tip: paint the nails red for extra Christmas flair) to the ceiling. Everyone who visits your home will be mystified by the tropical Christmas vibe.

6. Simplify it!

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Purchase a normal Christmas tree, preferably a large fir, and use a pair of pruning shears to cut off all the branches. A saw might be necessary for larger branches. Use red and green nails to suspend ornaments from the trunk.