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Skinny Christmas trees are the budget-friendly holiday trend
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December 20, 2024
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1:18Now PlayingWith rising costs, tighter spaces, and a growing trend toward scaling down traditions, people are embracing skinny Christmas trees. Video journalist Amber Ferguson tried to re-create the decor trend herself.
“We have definitely seen a higher — and earlier — demand for more slender trees this year, which is interesting because these models traditionally tend to sell later in the season,” Melissa Mills, senior vice president of merchandising at Michaels, told The Post in a statement.
“Currently, sales of slim and pencil-style trees are tracking 5% higher than 2023 and are far exceeding our expectations. Many of our styles have nearly sold out, with the Cashmere Pencil Tree standing out as our most popular — exceeding projected sales by over 25%,” the statement added.
Even actress Kelly Ripa is embracing it. Earlier this month, she posted a picture on her Instagram account of her slender tree, calling it “Treezempic.” Read moreSubscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube
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