The Funniest Alternative Christmas Trees Ever (PHOTOS)

PHOTOS: The Funniest Alternative Christmas Trees
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For many, the tradition of decorating the Christmas tree is an event that captures the spirit of the season and all of its warm, festive celebration. But some go a step further and insist on making their own tree as a way to make the tradition a little more unique and personal. We know that we have many crafty, creative-minded readers, and we want to see your special Christmas tree made out of unorthodox materials! We've included a few examples of people using surprising objects to serve as their household tanenbaum, so submit your own and vote on which ones you like the most!

The Funniest Alternative Christmas Trees (PHOTOS)
Ladders and Lights(01 of09)
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To us, this screams, "I spent all the money I saved on a Christmas tree buying everyone more presents."(via The Daily What)
Wine bottles(02 of09)
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Can you even believe these drunks? Don't they know the tree is supposed to go inside the house?!? Truly cause for concern.(via My Opera user Mathilda)
Bike parts(03 of09)
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A different kind of "green" Christmas tree.(via Inhabitat)
Recycled catalogs(04 of09)
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If you hadn't thrown out every catalog you've ever received in the mail, maybe you'd have done something awesome with them, too.(via Blue Poppy Jewelry)
Books and bookshelves(05 of09)
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Finally, a way to make your unread book collection useful.(via The Internet Journalist)
The Peck's ElectroChristmasTree(06 of09)
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Jesse J Peck:
Christmas tree of strings of lights with a hook in the ceiling Est-Cost about $10.00
Treadmill(07 of09)
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jniome:
The treadmill finally gets used.
Disc Golf Tree!(08 of09)
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tdeleon:
had to make a christmas tree quick and this was all we had last year. haha
Bamboo TIPI Tree(09 of09)
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