# Alphabetical Origami The American Museum of Natutal History's Tree is Decorated With Origami Anima By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-12-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-animals References: [newyork.timeout](http://newyork.timeout.com/articles/own-this-city/80698/origami-holiday-tree) & [newyork.timeout](http://newyork.timeout.com/venues/upper-west-side/1154/american-museum-of-natural-history) The origami animals shown in this gallery were perched atop the [American Museum of Natutal History's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pics-wishes) tree this holiday season. What a creative way to [decorate a Christmas tree](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-minute-christmas-trees)! The collection of origami animals come in a set of 26 -- each representing a letter of the alphabet. From elephants to gorillas and jellyfish, there are no limits to what animals you can create out of paper. It would be adorable to have papercraft Santas and snowmen on your tree this year! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Origami Animals:** Creating origami animals as a unique and creative way to decorate various spaces, such as Christmas trees. - **Alphabet-inspired Decorations:** Using alphabet-themed decorations, like origami animals, to add a personalized touch to holiday festivities. - **Papercraft Christmas Decor:** Incorporating papercraft Santas, snowmen, and other Christmas-themed creations into holiday decorations. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Craft:** Opportunities for artists and crafters to create and sell origami animal kits or offer custom origami decoration services. - **Event Planning:** Incorporating origami animal decorations into event designs, especially for themed parties and celebrations. - **Retail:** Opportunities for retailers to introduce origami animal decorations as unique and visually appealing products for customers to purchase. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3-D Card Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/6-popup-animal-cards-to-make.md) - [Mid-Century-Inspired Paper House Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-christmas-ornament.md) - [Festive Bamboo Tissues Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackatree.md) - [Paper-Made Origami Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanging-origami-lamp.md) - [Illuminating Animal Holiday Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bronx-zoos-holiday-lights.md) - [Origami-Inspired Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-series.md) - [Cutout Christmas Tree Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-tree-display.md) - [DIY Embroidery Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-stitched-ornament-kits.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md)