# Novel Holiday Decor The Juniper Books Christmas Tree is Made Up of Almost 800 Books By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juniper-books-christmas-tree References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/12/19/christmas-tree-made-from-books) & [juniperbooks](http://juniperbooks.com/2010/12/christmas-tree-made-of-books/) Instead of using artificial or not-so-eco-friendly [real Christmas trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-friendly-holiday-tree), take a cue from the [Juniper Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juniper-ridges-botanical-teas) Christmas Tree and create a unique one that will have everyone talking. Made entirely of almost 800 green hard-covered books, it was created for the store's holiday party. Reaching seven feet high, the Juniper Books Christmas Tree is [lit from within](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluorescence), which completes the festive look. Next year, they plan to offer an on-site tree construction service for homes and businesses. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Holiday Decor:** Creating unique and environmentally friendly holiday decorations through the use of sustainable materials such as books. - **Upcycling Books:** Innovating novel uses for books beyond traditional reading by repurposing them for creative projects such as holiday decor. - **Book Art:** Artists and designers using books as a medium for creative expression and pushing the boundaries of traditional book function. ### Where This Applies - **Sustainable Products Industry:** Developing eco-friendly products for the growing number of environmentally conscious consumers who are looking for ways to reduce waste and carbon footprints in all aspects of life. - **Art and Design Industry:** Exploring new avenues for creative expression and producing innovative products that incorporate traditional mediums in new ways for home decor. - **Home Decorating Industry:** Offering unique and customizable options for home decorating that align with consumers' desire for personalized and sustainable decor options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caroline-chaptini.md) - [Pop-Up Holiday Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-minute-christmas-trees.md) - [Cutout Christmas Tree Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-tree-display.md) - [Farm-Sourced Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fraser-fir-christmas-tree.md) - [Festive Bamboo Tissues Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackatree.md) - [Christmas-Themed USB Keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psb-xmas-tree.md) - [Biodegradable Holiday Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-decor-collection.md) - [Illuminated Christmas Tree Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-lit-up.md) - [Plant-Based Meatball Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggieball-christmas-tree.md)