Description
A Thanksgiving tree gives harvest decorating somewhere new to grow. Instead of waiting for December greenery, fall trees bring the colors and textures of autumn indoors with maple leaves, warm light, bottle brush branches and shades of orange, gold, brown and cream. Some are small enough to become part of a tabletop arrangement, while larger lighted trees can establish the entire display from across the room.
Bottle brush trees are especially useful around Thanksgiving collectibles. Gather several in different heights behind turkeys, pilgrims, pumpkins or harvest figures to create a miniature autumn landscape. Glitter, beads and patterned finishes can make them feel playful and nostalgic, while softer harvest colors blend easily with natural gourds, leaves and other seasonal textures. Larger maple trees serve a different purpose, bringing height and illumination to an entryway, living room or other seasonal display.
Tree skirts finish the scene at ground level. Hand stitched wool felt designs featuring turkeys, squirrels, acorns and autumn leaves can add color and texture beneath a small Thanksgiving tree while giving ornaments and surrounding decorations a visual foundation. Rugs extend that same idea beyond the tree, bringing harvest imagery into entryways, kitchens and other areas where tabletop decorations are not practical.
These pieces can also help Thanksgiving decorating evolve throughout autumn. Begin with a lighted maple tree, bottle brush trees or a fall rug early in the season, then introduce Thanksgiving ornaments, turkeys and other holiday specific characters as November approaches. A few carefully chosen changes can take the same basic display from the first days of fall through Thanksgiving without starting over.
Why Shop Thanksgiving Trees, Tree Skirts & Rugs at Traditions?
We love decorating with trees long before Christmas arrives. A tiny bottle brush tree can completely change the scale of a tabletop scene, while a glowing maple tree can transform an empty corner into a celebration of autumn. Tree skirts and rugs finish those displays from below, giving collectors another place to bring in color, texture and favorite harvest imagery.
Serving collectors since 1994, Traditions is a family-owned holiday store with a carefully curated assortment of Thanksgiving trees, tree skirts and rugs from Bethany Lowe Designs, New World, Gerson Companies, Primitives by Kathy and other favorite makers. We personally inspect products as they arrive and photograph our pieces in-house so you can see their colors, textures and decorative details clearly. Whether you're building a Thanksgiving ornament tree or creating an autumn landscape around favorite figures, our knowledgeable customer service team is always happy to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of tree can I use for Thanksgiving ornaments?
Thanksgiving ornaments can be displayed on traditional greenery, feather or twig trees, bottle brush trees with suitable branches, or fall trees in colors that complement the harvest season. Orange, cream, brown and natural tones can create a distinctly autumn look. Always consider the size and weight of the ornaments when choosing a tree or branch for display.
How can I use bottle brush trees in a Thanksgiving display?
Try grouping bottle brush trees in several heights behind pumpkins, turkeys and other Thanksgiving figures. They create depth and help a tabletop arrangement feel more like a miniature autumn scene. Repeating similar colors across the trees and surrounding decorations can connect pieces from different artists and makers.
How do I choose a tree skirt for a Thanksgiving tree?
Begin with the diameter of the tree and the amount of floor or tabletop space available around it. A smaller skirt can work beautifully beneath a tabletop tree, while the colors and imagery should complement the ornaments and decorations above it. Because sizes and materials vary, check the individual product measurements before choosing a skirt for a particular tree.
