If you are a bit creative and would like a Christmas without a needle shedding tree alternatives exist.

A ladder can amazingly enough look beautiful with the right kind of decoration. The ladder is easy to decorate from bottom to top and children will be using lots of their imagination when decorating the ladder and the space between its legs which, by the way, is perfect for the placement of gifts.

apartment therapy have a few fun examples for alternatives to the traditional Christmas tree.

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