As we can all agree, this was not a typical year, making unanticipated changes to our daily lifestyle with rising costs. With this in mind, many holiday traditions have been disrupted with our regular plans set aside. Changing the way we celebrate this holiday season expresses just how this year has been, different.

Those alternative holiday trees you've seen circulating in magazines and social media in recent years, it may be the perfect year to try one of those fun alternative holiday trees yourself. Below are some whimsical and resourceful alternative holiday tree ideas.

Ladder of Success Tree

Twig & Bough Tree

Cutout Tree

Wooden Dowel Tree

Branch Out Tree

Try one of these alternative holiday tree ideas to use as part of your décor this season and break the tradition, at least for this year.