There's nothing more exciting than looking at, buying or decorating Christmas trees to start the Christmas season. There's just something magical about them. Seeing them light up and twinkle through the fir branches (which smell divine, might I add). But perhaps my favorite part about Christmas trees is that no tree is the same. They may all look the same in their natural form, but once a family buys one and decorates it, it transforms to reflect them and their personalities. Their favorite ornaments, traditions, and colors make it unique and beautiful to fit their character.
So, if you're stuck in a library studying for finals or working overtime and stressed out about life, here's a few of the most outlandish, unique Christmas trees from around the world that are sure to light up your eyes for a moment.
1) World's Largest Floating Christmas Tree, Rio de Janeiro
This nearly 280 foot tree, located in Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas in Copacabana, lights up the city with its annual event that includes fireworks, music and dance. The tree has a different theme each year. Are you wondering what it looks like at night? Look no further:
2) The Galeries Lafayette Haussman, Paris
The Galeries Lafayette, a renowned department store in Paris, creates an elaborate Christmas tree underneath their 100-year old dome every year. The tree above was made out of thousands of Swarovski crystals.The partisan store's theme last year was "Christmas from another planet", which included a light show twice a day.
3) Hansaplatz, Dortsmund, Germany
Scaling a height of 147 feet, the Hansaplatz marketplace has a magnificent piece of work sparkling among it. This tree is uniquely made out of 1,700 individual spruce trees stacked together within a frame of glistening lights. How cool is that?!4) Piazza Venezia, Rome, Italy
The extraordinary Christmas trees found around piazzas and the coliseum will be sure to take your breath away with their light features and beauty (not to mention being surrounded by remarkable historic landmarks).5) Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, USA
Of course, the Rockefeller Christmas tree is not to be forgotten. Standing among the city's skyscrapers, this beauty embraces the Christmas spirit when it comes to life in the lighting ceremony.
6) Trafalger Square, London, United Kingdom
The beautiful, statuesque tree in Trafalger Square is graciously donated by Norway every year since 1947 to show their gratitude for Britain's support during World War II.