- Christmas trees are the centerpiece of many people's holiday decorations.
- A theme can make decorating fun and meaningful, letting you show off your personality or interests.
- From candy to gnomes to the Grinch, there are lots of fun Christmas tree themes to choose from.
There are an overwhelming number of ways to trim a Christmas tree. From classic color schemes to nostalgic or retro designs, a well-decorated tree is a great way to reflect your style.
One simple way to pull a pre-lit Christmas tree together is to focus on a theme. Whatever your interests, there are bound to be a slew of ornaments that will look amazing adorning the branches of your spruce or pine. Add a coordinating topper and skirt, and your tree will look practically professional. We also have recommendations for Christmas lights in almost any color you can imagine.
We found ornaments, tree toppers, skirts, and other trimmings for a variety of Christmas tree themes, from a coastal beach motif to decor celebrating reformed holiday curmudgeon the Grinch.
Keep your Halloween decor up with a 'Nightmare Before Christmas'-themed tree
For an edgier take on a Christmas tree, spend the holiday with Jack, Sally, and the rest of the Halloween Town crew. Adding some black-and-white bows and pumpkin lights can help round out the tree.
Celebrate Hogwarts style with a Harry Potter-themed tree
Pottery Barn Teen has enough Harry Potter ornaments to fill a trunk. You can add on ribbons in your house colors and a few less-expensive options from Etsy, like Wizard newspapers and "Always" ornaments.
Go green (and furry) with a Grinch-themed Christmas tree
Christmas would be a little less fun without the Grinch and his incredible theme song. The fun thing about this theme is you can keep it Grinch-centric or add some bright Whoville elements.
Warm up your space with a beach-themed tree
Whether you're a coastal grandmother or just a beach lover, a tree filled with blue tones, seashells, and other oceany touches will brighten up even a landlocked home.
Go bright and sweet with a candy Christmas tree
Brilliantly wrapped pieces of candy look almost good enough to eat nestled among tree branches. You can opt for vibrant, pastel, or a mix of hues. Pairs well with Dolly Parton's "Hard Candy Christmas."
Salute the House of Mouse with a Disney-themed tree
The juggernaut that is Disney encompasses everything from "Star Wars" to its own beloved princesses. You can do a hodgepodge with a bit of everything or just focus on Mickey and the gang.
Fully embrace the trends with a gnome-filled tree
If you've fallen in love with the behatted, bearded men, then give some gnomes a home in your tree. Trust us. There's no shortage of gnomecore for you to choose from.
Pretend your tree never left the forest with a woodland theme
There's no denying that bears, deer, birds, and other forest creatures look right at home in a Christmas tree. They come in all varieties, including felt, wool, metal, wood, and more.
Spur nostalgia with a vintage-style tree
Combing through secondhand stores and auction sites for vintage ornaments is a lot of fun, but many manufacturers have made it easier (and in some cases, less expensive) by making retro-style options. We think large, traditional bulbs look amazing with this type of decor. Tinsel and garlands don't look out of place, either.
From pizza to oysters, you can deck out your food-themed tree
We like this theme so much that we found a bunch of other food ornaments for you to add to your tree. Because there are almost endless options, you can go as narrow or broad as you like. Want to have all breakfast food? You can probably manage it.
Be monochromatic with a white-themed tree
From frost-tipped branches to white lights and ivory-colored ornaments, a white Christmas tree is a modern classic. It's also fairly simple to create. Adding in some silver, pale champagne, or soft blue items can add sparkle or dimension to the look.
Have a 'Blue Christmas' tree
There are so many shades of blue that coordinate beautifully together. You can have a mix of sky blue and navy with bright teals too. Silver ornaments look seamless while touches of gold add warmer contrast.
Set up a striking contrast with a black and white Christmas tree
Take inspiration from piano keys or a chessboard, and trim your tree in both black and white ornaments. Deep grays and metallics also look incredible in the mix.
Doll up your tree with a Barbie
It was the year of Barbiecore, and your Christmas tree can play off the trend. Hallmark has licensed Barbie ornaments that you can supplement with hearts, pink balls, and bows. If you have some of Barbie's clothes and shoes, those would look cute on the tree too.
Bring a fairytale to life with a gingerbread tree
A staple of Christmas decor, gingerbread is festive and smells incredible. Cover your tree in cookie-shaped ornaments with candy-colored balls and icing-like ribbons to recreate the classic fairytale house.
'Do you want to build a snowman?' tree
Tip your top hat to the frosty weather by loading your tree with snowmen and other snow figures. This theme easily pairs with any color scheme too.
Workshop an elf-themed tree
The busiest workers in the North Pole deserve some attention. Santa's elves make for a cute tree theme, and they often dress in red and green, giving you lots of options for additional trim. Put an elf hat at the top of the tree, and you're off to a great start.
Cozy up with a Nordic-themed tree
The same aesthetic many people love about Scandinavian-inspired design applies to many Nordic-themed ornaments. You'll find wood and other natural materials in classic Christmas colors. Incorporating them all together makes for a bright and festive tree.
Create an on-point tree with a nutcracker theme
Whether you love the ballet or the devices themselves, you're opting for the tried-and-true with a nutcracker theme. You can choose to play off the bright uniforms or opt for a paler color scheme with slippers and sugar plums.
Bark up the right tree with a dog theme
Your best friend might be a bit of a menace when it comes to your Christmas tree, but dogs are still an adorable way to decorate your tree. In addition to the many realistic pup ornaments, you can add bones, paw prints, and bowls.
Add rustic touches to a farm-themed tree
Farmhouse-style decor is as popular as ever. Incorporate the look with metal, burlap, plaid, and other homey elements to make your tree inviting and cozy
