Why Have a Christmas Tree When You Can Have a Christmas Pineapple?

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Pineapples are sweet, tropical, and downright tasty. While they have always been a part of Christmas decorating, there's a trend this year for using them as Christmas trees. It probably started in places that have more tropical fruits than evergreen trees, but these pictures come from all over the world. Decorating a pineapple has certain advantages over a tree: they are small, portable, hold ornaments well, and you can eventually eat them.

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A post shared by Laura (@ellejayceee) on Dec 2, 2017 at 8:05pm PST

Had so much fun making these with my kids tonight! #PineappleChristmasTree #FloridaChristmas #FloGrown #SoCute #VeroBeach

A post shared by Kat Sutter Vero Beach Realtor (@keeping_it_real_estate_) on Nov 21, 2017 at 9:30pm PST

First, the pineapple Christmas trees took over Pinterest. Then they came to Instagram. And they look pretty cute with a pair of sunglasses, slightly reminiscent of Carmen Miranda and her famous tall hats of fruit. Continue reading to see more Christmas pineapples.

Cette année, certaines personnes ont troqué le traditionnel arbre à épines contre l’ananas. Feras-tu pareil? #PinappleChristmasTree #20minutesfriday #20minfriday #fridaymag #fridaymagazine #lifestylemag #decodenoel

A post shared by 20 minutes friday (@20minutes_friday) on Nov 15, 2017 at 7:20am PST

When you’re too cheap to buy a Christmas Tree for the office #pineapplechristmastree #fruitfriends #christmas #festive #fun #creative #instagood #instapic #modernchristmas

A post shared by David Sears (@davidsears) on Nov 30, 2017 at 7:26am PST

When you're not sure if you should go traditional or tropical #pineapple #christmastree #pineapplechristmastree #fairylights #christmastheme #christmas #christmastime #instagood #instadaily #instachrismas #instaxmas #ornaments #christmasideas #diy #diychristmas #christmasdiy

A post shared by Kelci (@kiwikelshayy) on Nov 30, 2017 at 10:42am PST

part No1 #pinapplechristmastree #itsthemostwonderfultimeoftheyear #christmasiscoming #cosyevening #babyiscoldoutside #sninga #prepareforchristmas

A post shared by Jurgita Volungevičiūtė (@jurgita.photovolunge) on Nov 29, 2017 at 11:57am PST

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A post shared by Melly Moo (@cheesefeeds) on Dec 7, 2017 at 12:56am PST

Pineapple Christmas trees are a thing and we don't hate it #pineapplechristmastree #christmas #partytime #decoration #christmastree #design #december

A post shared by BUBU CREATIVE DESIGN’S GALLERY (@bubucreativedesign) on Dec 8, 2017 at 3:32pm PST

This is Christina our #pineapplechristmastree She likes long walks on the beach, piña colada and dancing in the Panama rain.

A post shared by Erin Law (@erin_paige_law) on Dec 10, 2017 at 4:02pm PST

Well...meet Jupiter the elf! He has spring training on his mind . The girls fell in love with him and I couldn't say no to a @stlouis__cardinals elf! Also we decorated a pineapple ! #nowihaveaelftomove #creepy #stlcardinals #stl #elfontheshelf #elfgonewild #pineapple #christmas #margarita #pineapplechristmastree #springbreak #springtraining #jupiter #overload #ornaments #christmaspineapple #baseball

A post shared by Maureen Geraghty (@mightymo1000) on Dec 10, 2017 at 6:05pm PST

Merry pineapples everyone! #pineapple #pineappleprincesses.blogspot.com.au #pineapplechristmastree #

A post shared by Anne Fisher (@annetfisher) on Dec 10, 2017 at 4:56pm PST

#aveganchristmas#pineapplechristmastree #vegansofig#fresnovegan#clovisvegan#starwars#pineapple#christmas#californiavegan

A post shared by Alex (@vegan_cupcake) on Dec 10, 2017 at 1:16pm PST

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