You've unearthed your ugliest ugly sweater, Mariah Carey [1] is playing on loop, and the white-chocolate peppermint pretzels are back at Trader Joe's. This can only mean one thing: it's the most wonderful time of the year. But you know that feeling when the Christmas tree is up [2] and decorated, and suddenly the merriment feels palpable? There's nothing quite like it. When the tree is lit and the ornaments are hung [3], the holiday season officially begins.
This year, take your tinsel up a notch and go all out with a creative theme [4] for your Christmas tree. We've rounded up 10 you won't be able to resist rockin' around — and we've even included some tree toppers, ornaments, tree skirts, and more that can help get your own themed tree started. Keep scrolling for our finds!
Hygge Christmas Tree
Hygge is a Danish word used to describe feelings of coziness and contentment, aka everything we associate with the holiday season. Fuzzy sweaters, baked goods, and LED candles in the Christmas tree? Talk about tidings of comfort and joy.
- Houdlee LED Flameless Taper Candles [5] ($26, originally $40)
- Kurt S. Adler 15-Foot Silver Bead Garland [6] ($10)
- Boao 30-Piece Plastic Icicle Christmas Ornaments [7] ($12)
New York City-Themed Christmas Tree
The Rockefeller Christmas tree [8] wishes. Gorgeous gold ornaments, including a color-coordinated taxi and MetroCard, pay homage to the city that never sleeps in the most stylish way.
- New York City MetroCard Ornament [9] ($15)
- New York City Taxi and Christmas Tree Ornament [10] ($10)
- 8-Inch Antique Gold Christmas Ball Ornament [11] ($25)
Maximalist Christmas Tree
There's a maximalist in all of us, and when better to express it than the most wonderful (read: most extra) time of the year? Colorful vintage ornaments and shimmery tinsel will dazzle all the way through December or whenever you decide to take down your tree (*sobs*).
- 1,000-Count Tinsel Icicle Christmas Tree Ornaments [12] ($1)
- 1950s Rainbow Vintage Glass Christmas Ornaments [13] ($49 and up)
Pampas Christmas Tree
Move over, succulents — pampas grass is the new It plant. And because every surface of your home is probably decorated with it already (just me?), you might as well incorporate it into your Christmas tree theme as well.
- 2-Foot Pampas Christmas Tree With Lights [14] ($365)
- Vickerman Glitter Plum Leaf Artificial Christmas Spray [15] ($30, originally $44)
Pink Wonderland Christmas Tree
Like ribbon candy in Christmas tree form, this whimsical work of art will be the centerpiece of any room it stands in. The instant dose of dopamine from these pops of pink will make all the decorating worth it.
- Faux Fur Christmas Ornaments [16] ($4 and up)
- Holiday Time Pink Yarn Ball Ornament [17] ($4)
- Pink Silk Tassel Pendant [18] ($3)
- 4-Pack Glitter Starburst Christmas Tree Ornament [19] ($12)
- 3-Count Glitter Snowflake Christmas Ornament Set [20] ($3)
Star-Spangled Christmas Tree
Bring the magic of the night sky into your living room with this star-studded Christmas tree. All is calm, all is bright.
- Brass Star Garland [21] ($40, originally $50)
- Uonlytech Iron Moon and Star Christmas Tree Decoration [22] ($17, originally $19)
- 60-Piece Acrylic Crystal Ball Christmas Tree Ornaments [23] ($16)
Peppermint-Themed Christmas Tree
We have peppermint bark and peppermint mochas, so why not a peppermint-themed tree? Nothing screams "'tis the season" quite like candy canes do, so deck out your branches in red and white and enjoy all the festive vibes.
- Holiday Time 50-Count Red and White Shatterproof Christmas Ornaments [24] ($18)
- To Be It 32-Piece Candy Cane Christmas Tree Ornament Set [25] ($14)
- Merry Christmas Banner [26] ($35)
Bow-Studded Christmas Tree
Some artificial snow here, a few oversize ribbons there, and voila — a magical, magazine-worthy Christmas tree. Matching pajamas highly recommended.
- Celebrate It 3.5" Black and White Check Wired Ribbon [27] ($22)
- Celebrate It 3.5" Velvet Wired Ribbon [28] ($9, originally $15)
- Meriwoods Faux Fur Christmas Tree Skirt [29] ($31)
Rainbow Christmas Tree
Every color of the rainbow is represented in this glorious neon tree [30], and we can't look away. Bring out your inner child and marvel at your technicolor masterpiece all season long.
- Treetopia Color Burst Rainbow Christmas Tree [31] ($169, originally $250)
- Etsy Handmade Felt Christmas Tree Skirt [32] ($310)
Picture-Perfect Christmas Tree
Who says our best moments only belong on Instagram? Pull out the Polaroid and transform your Christmas tree into a twinkly photo album. This genius way of cherishing memories will be your new favorite tradition.
- Target Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 Camera [33] ($70)
- Minetom 100-Count Clear Christmas String Lights [34] ($27)