We’re heading full throttle toward the end of the year, which means it’s time to start thinking about all things Christmas. From Hallmark movies to Christmas ice cream, the world around us has slowly begun morphing into a winter wonderland, even though it’s only October.
Of course, with the holidays comes holiday decorations—and if you want to see all the ornaments on your Christmas tree, then we have the solution for you. These half Christmas trees save space without hiding any ornaments in the back, and they’re perfect for a variety of spaces. Here’s why you need one!
Half the Tree, ALL the Holiday Fun
If you’re a fan of the beautiful Tannenbaum, this might sound ghastly. A half Christmas tree? What’s next, half a wreath? But give it a chance, and we promise, you’ll be glad you did.
These artificial trees come sliced in half down the middle, making them perfect for standing up against the wall or tucking into any small space. What’s really nice is that these prevent ornament waste—you’re not only seeing certain ones twice during the holiday season, when you put them up and when you take them down. Some of the trees even come with lights already on ’em, so, bonus! Yet another way these trees save time.
Where Can I Buy One?
If you’re ready to bring a half-tree home for the holidays, you’ll be excited to note that Hammacher Schlemmer has 6.5-foot trees available for $249.99, in two varieties; white lights and rainbow lights. Sure, the price is a bit steep, but that tree will eventually pay for itself in holiday cheer.
Bed Bath & Beyond offers a 7-foot tree with white lights for $129.99, and Target has the most affordable option with a 5-foot tree with white lights for $99. No matter which option you choose, you’ll be happy to save some time around the holidays!
Treats to Eat While You Trim the Tree
Festive Meringue Christmas TreesThese meringues are eye-catching on the dessert table at a holiday party, and they taste heavenly! Look no further for the perfect treat to get you into the Christmas spirit. —Jenni Sharp, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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This light and bright Christmas tree charcuterie board has everything you could want in a holiday spread. —
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Christmas Tree CookiesDelight family and friends with this holly jolly Christmas tree cookie recipe. Iced with creamy frosting and dusted with sparkly colored sugars, the 3-D cookie trees are as delicious as they are beautiful! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Tropical Butterhorn TreesCoconut turns ordinary butterhorn rolls into a tropical treat! The tree shape is fun for Christmas. —Carolyn Faust, Caldwell, Texas
Pesto Christmas Tree BreadThis is the ultimate tear-and-share loaf for the holidays! —
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Chocolate Shortbread Trees
You can use this rollout chocolate cookie dough to create all kinds of shapes and sizes, but I like to make trees because they are so easy to decorate. —Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
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Creme de Menthe Cream Puff TreeA tower of creme de menthe-flavored puffs makes a spectacular centerpiece for your dessert table. Guests will have this sumptuous pyramid deconstructed in no time at all! —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
Eggnog CookiesThis cookie's flavor fits right into the holiday spirit—pick your favorite cookie cutter shapes to make them even more festive! —Myra Innes, Auburn, Kansas
Festive Guacamole AppetizersFor ages, my brother's family and I have gotten together on Christmas Eve, and we always eat
Christmas snacks while we open our presents. This Tex-Mex spin on classic appetizer pizza is one we have again and again. —Laurie Pester, Colstrip, Montana
Christmas Tree Pull-Apart BreadChristmas tree pull-apart bread is arranged in a festive shape for the Yuletide season, but the yeast rolls can also be baked in a 13x9-inch baking pan. —Lorri Reinhardt, Big Bend, Wisconsin
Rosemary Shortbread Christmas Tree CookiesThese lovely treats are a traditional part of our Christmas cookie platter. Because the scent of rosemary and the shape of its leaves remind me of pine needles, I cut these using a Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutter. They are fragile, so handle the dough and baked cookies carefully. —Amy Bartlett, Depew, New York
Touch-of-Gold Christmas TreesYou can decorate these pretty Christmas trees with other types of sprinkles if you don't have the gold dust. The filling alone makes the cookies special and so delicious! —Linda Sweet, Cornwall, New York
Cinnamon-Roll Christmas TreeIt's so fast and easy to make these rolls for the holiday. What a sweet way to celebrate Christmas morning! —Alyssa Helm, Caledonia, Michigan
Gingerbread Sandwich TreesFun and festive, these cookie sandwich trees will be a huge hit with kids of all ages. They're a super-cute holiday treat! —Steve Foy, Kirkwood, Missouri
