{"id":19305,"date":"2015-11-22T12:56:52","date_gmt":"2015-11-22T12:56:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/?p=19305"},"modified":"2018-12-03T13:14:22","modified_gmt":"2018-12-03T11:14:22","slug":"alternative-christmas-trees-for-greenies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/alternative-christmas-trees-for-greenies\/","title":{"rendered":"Alternative Christmas Trees for Greenies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas trees are an ancient celebration\u2013 the Tree of Life decorated with colour, light and blessings. Bringing this awareness into your space during the festive season is a time-honored tradition, but it\u2019s the spirit of it that\u2019s the point.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of buying a real or chopped down Christmas tree that will probably not make it until the next season, there are so many creative and funky ways you can still bring the idea and spirit of a Christmas tree into your home, using recycled or minimal impact materials (okay it\u2019s Christmas so we may want a bit of glitter and shiny here and there!) \u2013 from zen-like simplicity to nature-inspired fairy-like delicacy, ornately glittery, funky and arty &#8211; find the tree that expresses your tree of life.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve put together some of our favourite DIY Christmas tree ideas to get you started:<\/p>\n<h1>1. Brushwood &amp; Driftwood<\/h1>\n<p>Instead of hunting a Christmas tree, get out there, go for a walk in nature and see what she offers up. Gather beautiful branches or pieces of wood, use as is, or string them together, string them up, decorate them, add lights and colour or stick to the more ethereal feel of silver and gold \u2013 use your imagination and find what lightens your spirits. A Christmas tree is about joy!<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div id=\"attachment_19337\" style=\"width: 226px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mightygirl.com\/2013\/12\/03\/christmas-tree-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19337\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/tree18-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"tree18\" width=\"216\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree18-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree18.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 216px) 100vw, 216px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19337\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via <a href=\"https:\/\/mightygirl.com\/2013\/12\/03\/christmas-tree-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mightygirl<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<td>\n<div id=\"attachment_19321\" style=\"width: 210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"httphttps:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/frame?post=2073248673&amp;group=0&amp;frame_type=fb&amp;blog=3992658&amp;link=aHR0cDovL2ZyYWV1bGVpbi1vcmRudW5nLmJsb2dzcG90LmNvbS8yMDEzLzEyL2Rvbm5lcnN0YWctb3JkbnVuZ3N0YWdfMTkuaHRtbA&amp;frame=1&amp;click=0&amp;user=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19321\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-19321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/tree4-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"tree4\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree4.jpg 427w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19321\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/frame?post=2073248673&amp;group=0&amp;frame_type=fb&amp;blog=3992658&amp;link=aHR0cDovL2ZyYWV1bGVpbi1vcmRudW5nLmJsb2dzcG90LmNvbS8yMDEzLzEyL2Rvbm5lcnN0YWctb3JkbnVuZ3N0YWdfMTkuaHRtbA&amp;frame=1&amp;click=0&amp;user=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Bloglovin<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div id=\"attachment_19340\" style=\"width: 193px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inventorspot.com\/articles\/crazy-awesome-alternate-christmas-trees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19340\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/tree22-171x300.jpg\" alt=\"tree22\" width=\"183\" height=\"321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree22-171x300.jpg 171w, https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree22.jpg 274w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 183px) 100vw, 183px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19340\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via <a href=\"https:\/\/inventorspot.com\/articles\/crazy-awesome-alternate-christmas-trees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">inventorspot<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<td>\n<div id=\"attachment_19339\" style=\"width: 242px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2.https:\/\/www.topteny.com\/top-10-hottest-christmas-trends-for-2015\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19339\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19339\" src=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/tree21-219x300.jpg\" alt=\"tree21\" width=\"232\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree21-219x300.jpg 219w, https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree21-610x837.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree21.jpg 736w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19339\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via<a href=\"https:\/\/www.topteny.com\/top-10-hottest-christmas-trends-for-2015\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> topteny<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>2. Recycled Wood<\/h1>\n<p>Ever seen those shipping pallets lying around outside big shopping centres and shops? At hardware stores and workshops? Ask if they would mind contributing to your festive cheer. Have some pieces of wood lying around from old furniture or odds and ends you have got up to? See what you can come up with using pieces of recycled wood and transforming them into a tree of happiness for the holidays.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div id=\"attachment_19333\" style=\"width: 187px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1.https:\/\/www.huisvolkleur.nl\/2012\/12\/houten-kerstboom.html?m=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19333\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-19333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/tree17-206x300.jpg\" alt=\"tree17\" width=\"177\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree17-206x300.jpg 206w, https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree17.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 177px) 100vw, 177px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19333\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.huisvolkleur.nl\/2012\/12\/houten-kerstboom.html?m=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">huisvolkleur<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div id=\"attachment_19323\" style=\"width: 190px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.welke.nl\/lookbook\/donnalos\/Interieurideeen\/Sabaja1966\/Lichtjes- bord-de-lampjes-zijn-in-de-vorm-van-een-hart-erin-gemaakt.1355767005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19323\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-19323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/tree7-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"tree7\" width=\"180\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree7-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree7-730x1024.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree7-610x856.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree7.jpg 736w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19323\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.welke.nl\/lookbook\/donnalos\/Interieurideeen\/Sabaja1966\/Lichtjes-bord-de-lampjes-zijn-in-de-vorm-van-een-hart-erin-gemaakt.1355767005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">welke<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<td>\n<div id=\"attachment_19322\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2. https:\/\/www.homedit.com\/wall-christmas-trees-for-small-spaces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19322\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-19322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/tree6-227x300.jpg\" alt=\"tree6\" width=\"190\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree6-227x300.jpg 227w, https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree6.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19322\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedit.com\/wall-christmas-trees-for-small-spaces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">homedit<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>3. Murals<\/h1>\n<p>Your four walls are there 365 days a year and using their support takes nothing extra from the environment! Make a mural that says \u201cChristmas tree\u2019\u2019. You can use stickers, branches, old postcards, cut-outs from magazines, costume jewellry, broken crockery and old Christmas cards, for a fun family project. Create a collage of family meaning and memories.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div id=\"attachment_19336\" style=\"width: 181px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/4https:\/\/mightygirl.com\/2013\/12\/03\/christmas-tree-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19336\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-19336\" src=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/tree-20-192x300.jpg\" alt=\"tree 20\" width=\"171\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree-20-192x300.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree-20.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 171px) 100vw, 171px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19336\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via <a href=\"https:\/\/mightygirl.com\/2013\/12\/03\/christmas-tree-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mightygirl<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<td>\n<div id=\"attachment_19327\" style=\"width: 181px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/3https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blog\/post\/11872527\/3959738733\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19327\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-19327\" src=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/tree11-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"tree11\" width=\"171\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree11-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree11.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 171px) 100vw, 171px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19327\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blog\/post\/11872527\/3959738733\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> bloglovin<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<td>\n<div id=\"attachment_19325\" style=\"width: 262px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/tree9.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19325\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/tree9-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"tree9\" width=\"252\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree9-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree9-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree9-610x610.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree9-440x440.jpg 440w, https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree9.jpg 736w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19325\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/257057091208616617\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pinterest<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>4. Posters<\/h1>\n<p>A poster or painting (paint it yourself or do it with your family) of a tree can add that unique playful aspect that\u2019s artistic and fresh &#8211; you get to choose what colours and materials make up this one. You can leave it simple, or stick some decorations over it \u2013 tinsel, cardboard stars and shapes in colours or metallics, a touch of glitter perhaps.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div id=\"attachment_19338\" style=\"width: 195px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flavorwire.com\/240351\/design-porn-alternative-christmas-trees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19338\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/tree19-241x300.jpg\" alt=\"tree19\" width=\"185\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree19-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree19.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 185px) 100vw, 185px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19338\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via <a href=\"https:\/\/flavorwire.com\/240351\/design-porn-alternative-christmas-trees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flavorwire<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<td>\n<div id=\"attachment_19328\" style=\"width: 168px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/frame?post=1852060349&amp;group=6601397&amp;frame_type=b&amp;blog=6601397&amp;link=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRwcm94eS5nb29nbGUuY29tL35yL2Jsb2dzcG90L0lTdVZ2L34zL3BFWVB5YW1yckVvL2hvbGlkYXktZGVjb3ItaW5zcGlyYXRpb24tc2hpbmluZy1zdGFycy5odG1s&amp;frame=1&amp;click=0&amp;user=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19328\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-19328\" src=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/tree12-201x300.jpg\" alt=\"Via bloglovin\" width=\"158\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree12-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree12-686x1024.jpg 686w, https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree12-610x911.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree12.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 158px) 100vw, 158px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19328\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/frame?post=1852060349&amp;group=6601397&amp;frame_type=b&amp;blog=6601397&amp;link=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRwcm94eS5nb29nbGUuY29tL35yL2Jsb2dzcG90L0lTdVZ2L34zL3BFWVB5YW1yckVvL2hvbGlkYXktZGVjb3ItaW5zcGlyYXRpb24tc2hpbmluZy1zdGFycy5odG1s&amp;frame=1&amp;click=0&amp;user=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bloglovin<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<td>\n<div id=\"attachment_19329\" style=\"width: 190px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miloandoats.com\/christmas-tree-crafts-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19329\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-19329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/tree13-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree13-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree13.jpg 236w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19329\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via <a href=\"https:\/\/miloandoats.com\/christmas-tree-crafts-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">miloandoats<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>5. String it Up<\/h1>\n<p>Create the impression of a tree, but you don\u2019t have to be literal, it\u2019s how you feel about your tree that matters. Use string to secure your idea of a tree to the wall and decorate, or string up some greenery for a natural, stylized look.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div id=\"attachment_19331\" style=\"width: 201px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/domino.com\/alternative-christmas-tree\/image\/56422fbf21eb45341c393d48\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19331\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19331 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/tree15-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"tree15\" width=\"191\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree15-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree15-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree15.jpg 667w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19331\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via <a href=\"https:\/\/domino.com\/alternative-christmas-tree\/image\/56422fbf21eb45341c393d48\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">domino<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<td>\n<div id=\"attachment_19332\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/tree16.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19332\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-19332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/tree16-212x300.jpg\" alt=\"tree16\" width=\"190\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree16-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree16.jpg 553w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19332\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diymaniacs.com\/dig-green-unusual-clever-christmas-tree-alternatives\/3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">diymaniacs<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>There is so much material around us we can create the unexpected from &#8211; whether you choose to go the traditional route of a real tree, or explore something different, enjoy what the Christmas tree offers \u2013 it represents your life and your blessings!<\/p>\n<p>For more inspiration, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/faithful2nature\/christmas-tree-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pinterest page<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas trees are an ancient celebration\u2013 the Tree of Life decorated with colour, light and blessings. 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