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The Ultimate Decider!

Christmas traditions vary from country to country, family to family, but one of the things that rarely changes is the Christmas tree. Today we have a list of 30 Christmas trees from different cities and even though they are all beautiful in their own way, we’re trying to find which one will be crowned as the most beautiful by the competent jury of Bored Panda readers.

Will you be strategic and upvote for your city’s or country’s tree (or even downvote the opponents?), will you play nice and upvote every single one of them, or maybe you’ll just look through all of them and decide that the best one isn’t on the list? If the latter is the case, don’t be shy - drop it in the comments and let the other readers see more of that magical Christmas tree extravaganza you have going on in your city.

#1

Kyiv, Ukraine

Illuminated Christmas tree in a city square, surrounded by historic architecture and people at night.

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ZGutr
Community Member
11 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imagine fighting a bully for years and in the mean time still do this. I can't begin to tell the amount of respect i've built for the people of the Ukraine. The deserve all of it back, including Crimea We need to hop in for real now. Come what may.

Pandora
Community Member
11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Something tells me that this photo is pre-invasion. Hopefully one day soon, Ukraine can celebrate Xmas like this again.

BrunoVI
Community Member
11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I dunno... Kiev is not Mariupol (sp?). It's not like they CAN'T have a Christmas tree, and the benefit of soothing so many souls is incalculable.

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Jaya
Community Member
11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That light blue is gorgeous. Is it made of some special material instead of a real tree? Or is it done with some cool light effect, or paint?

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    #2

    Wroclaw, Poland

    Festive Christmas tree in a city square, adorned with lights and a star topper, surrounded by people.

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    #3

    Prague, Czech Republic

    Illuminated Christmas tree in a city square with a historic church in the background.

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    BrunoVI
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Having that background HAS to be cheating!

    Cuppa tea?
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If 400-500 years old castle/building would be reason for disqualification, none of the pictures from Europe would be allowed

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    Tamra
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A gorgeous tree against a beautiful backdrop. I'd love to be in Prague during Christmas.

    Lawpanda
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd vote twice if I could

    Kris
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This three is wonderfull!

    #4

    Tallinn, Estonia

    Festive Christmas tree at a bustling holiday market in a European city square, surrounded by people and lit stalls.

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    Tamra
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this a holiday market?? This looks like so much fun!

    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I went to one in Vancouver and it was so cool. With the sad news of the deaths at one in German recently, I noticed how close it was to the traditional German one.

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    #5

    Vilnius, Lithuania

    Illuminated Vilnius Christmas tree in a city center with festive lights and a crowd of people gathered around.

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    ZGutr
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They thought outside the box. I like it a lot.

    BrunoVI
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I absolutely pardom the boosterism of using the Lithuanians around here using their own local tree as a thumbnail. Gorgeous and unique.

    Gabby M
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very pretty & creative!

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    #6

    New York City, NY

    Beautifully lit Christmas tree in a city plaza, showcasing festive holiday decorations.

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    Gabby M
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Always my favorite! The 2024 tree it has a great back story. .... https://www.today.com/life/holidays/2024-rockefeller-christmas-tree-origin-story-rcna179306 ... There are also much better pictures. rockefelle...ad5c9f.jpg rockefeller-christmas-tree-676ac93ad5c9f.jpg

    Sharon Rose
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful! The winner in my mind

    Rebecca O’Donnell
    Community Member
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know the tree will be used to build homes by Habitats for Humanity when they take it down. Win - Win!

    #7

    Warsaw, Poland

    Beautiful Christmas tree in a Warsaw city square, adorned with colorful ornaments, surrounded by historic architecture and people.

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    #8

    Lisbon, Portugal

    Christmas tree glowing in a city square, surrounded by historic buildings at dusk.

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    BelleMendes
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Out of so many pictures you chose one where you can barely see the tree?

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    #9

    Washington, D.C.

    Christmas tree with colorful lights in front of a grand building at night, highlighting global holiday celebrations, in Washington .

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    BrunoVI
    Community Member
    11 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this the current one? I Like this (and New York's) SO much more than the traffic-cone trees that had become popular in American major cities lately. (UPDATE: might be a very old picture.)

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In DC there is one big tree and a smaller one for each state in a circle around it. The state trees are decorated in the theme of things specific to that particular state. This isn't a very good picture. It's an amazing display.

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    #10

    Copenhagen, Denmark

    Christmas tree in front of a historic building in Copenhagen one of the 29 cities around the globe.

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    ZGutr
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's how it's done. Can't wait to see it at night.

    #11

    San Luis Potosí, Mexico

    Illuminated Christmas tree in a vibrant city square at night, city lights in the background.

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    #12

    Strasbourg, France

    Beautifully lit Christmas tree in a city square, surrounded by festive decorations and lights.

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    #13

    Melbourne, Australia

    Festive Christmas tree in a vibrant city square with a crowd of people enjoying the holiday atmosphere.

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    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if it's at Federation Square. It's not as impressive as ones I've seen there in the past. It's not a great photo but here is my family standing in front of one in 2007. nl-676a8c4a00f0a.jpg nl-676a8c4a00f0a.jpg

    Edda Kamphues
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, looks like Fed Square. But a bit up from Flinders.

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    #14

    Mount Ingino, Italy

    Christmas tree lights illuminate a hillside above a city at night in Italy.

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    BrunoVI
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look closely!:I upvoted because this isn't a tree; it seems to be an entire hillside!

    Kim Kermes
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is! I just read about it, biggest in the world!

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    #15

    Vancouver, Canada

    Illuminated Christmas tree in a city square at night, adorned with glowing ornaments, surrounded by people and city lights.

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    Pencil
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really different than the rest. I like it.

    #16

    Vienna, Austria

    Christmas tree illuminated at night in front of a grand building, surrounded by a festive crowd.

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    ZGutr
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You got my vote! They kept it simple to fit the environment.

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    #17

    Caracas, Venezuela

    Christmas tree adorned with lights next to a statue in a city plaza at night.

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    #18

    Helsinki, Finland

    Illuminated Christmas tree in a vibrant city square at night.

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    #19

    Chicago, IL

    Christmas tree in a city square with fireworks illuminating the night sky.

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    Mobey Drunk
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why are people down voting these? They all look nice, including this one. Voting for your favorite doesn't mean you have to down vote the rest

    arthbach
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mobey Drunk, in my case, it's because I do not like them. I've upvoted the ones I love, done nothing on the ones that I think are 'okay', and downvoted the ones I do not like. - - - In doing so, I've realised, I like actual trees, not cone shapes. I'm not a fan of different coloured lights, and Christmas trees photograph best after dusk.

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    #21

    Edinburgh, Scotland

    Christmas tree in a city park adorned with blue and orange lights, glowing brightly at night.

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    #22

    Paris, France

    Stunning Christmas tree display in a grand city of Paris shopping center, intricate design under a glass dome ceiling.

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    BrunoVI
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's quite exquisite; I guess people don't like seeing something as traditional as a tree replaced by a mere conical artwork. I agree, but I'd rather see this than a tree completely obscured by a rigid cone of lights.

    Ludovic Delhomez
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not a Christmas tree strictly speaking, it's the decoration of the department store called LE PRINTEMPS in Paris

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    #23

    Chandler, AZ

    Christmas tree adorned with colorful lights in a Arizona city setting, surrounded by flags and palm trees.

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    ZGutr
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    looks plastic :(

    #24

    Craiova, Romania

    Illuminated Christmas tree in a city square, adorned with lights and decorations, surrounded by festive crowds in Romania.

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    BrunoVI
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a tree monster with Disney-movie stills in its eyes and mouth. Not very Christmassy. More Disneymassy.

    ZGutr
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who designed that one? I don't think I've ever been that drunk

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's quite obviously a fairy tale tree. I like it.

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    #25

    Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

    Illuminated Christmas tree with colorful lights and fireworks in a city, capturing a festive celebration scene.

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    MomaBear
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh wow! Vary bright and happy! I like it

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    #27

    Vatican City, Vatican

    A luminous Christmas tree illuminated in a grand plaza, representing global holiday celebrations.

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    Agat
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is an over 200-year-old fir cut down in Trento in spite of a protest carried out to save it + a petition to the Pope signed by over 50 thousands of people. People were asking the Pope not to agree to this glorious tree being cut down but he ignored them. They also proposed a great (imo) alternative: an artistic tree created from the trees fallen during last months/weeks of hurricanes/gales/storms. To no avail.

    BrunoVI
    Community Member
    11 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm gonna guess that every real tree here is over 200 years old. But if the pope slapped a mosquito, they'd complain about his cruelty to animals.My problem is that it's the Charlie Browniest tree on the page; I think it was going to die of malnutrition in about a week if it weren't cut down. This year's is so much prettier; I hope the pope learned that people will try to s**t on no matter what the Vatican does.

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    #28

    London, UK

    Illuminated Christmas tree in London city Trafalgar square with colorful fountain, showcasing global Christmas trees.

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    Emma S
    Community Member
    11 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The snide comments towards the tree in Trafaglar Square annoys me. It's a gift from Norway to the UK for the help in WWII. People clearly have no idea how much effort is involved in chopping down and transporting a tree that size from Norway to the UK on a boat. It's a real tree from a real forest that's taken decades to grow to that size (the one being used this year is 57 years old) and it's meant to look like that. The lights are draped vertically in the traditional Norwegian style. But yeah, let's make fun of the tree and call it 'sad' because it doesn't look like the farmed, mass produced trees you see everywhere else.

    Shroomie
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a Norwegian I think it's sad we can't find nicer trees to ship over. It's embarrassing. The British people complain every year. Yes, it's a long way, but surely we can find a fuller one that will look better when it arrives.

    Uncommon Sense
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    God that's impressively bad. Kept scrolling to find London and... there it is. Where it belongs. Toward the bottom of the list.

    BrunoVI
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, look! The Christmas cucumber!

    Seán Baron
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Norway gifts a tree every year to say thank you to the UK for the help they got in the Secomd World War. So,e years the tree is stunning, some years it’s a bit sorry looking. This year’s is one of the better ones we’ve had for a while.

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    #29

    Dallas, TX

    Tall Christmas tree in a shopping mall, surrounded by shoppers on an ice rink, showcasing festive decorations globally.

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    ZGutr
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one must be based on a book of Stephen King

    Seán Baron
    Community Member
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wrong city beginning with D.

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    Sharon Rose
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The most boring, saddest tree of them all!

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    #30

    Dortmund, Germany

    Christmas tree in Dortmund decorated with lights and a glowing angel, surrounded by festive market stalls at night.

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    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know how things work over in Germany, but in my area we have two seasons, winter and construction. Sometimes they overlap.

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