The “Ozempic tree” trend is everywhere—but for Finns, it's old news!
International media say the sparse-branched, skinny Christmas tree is this year’s trend. Many Finns may wonder what’s new here: naturally shaped forest spruces are as traditional as it gets for them.
If you want to stay on-trend this Christmas, forget the bushy American-style tree and the dense artificial one. Instead, let a skinny, crooked, imperfect Christmas tree take center stage in your home.
Many Finns may wonder what’s new here: naturally shaped forest spruces are as traditional as it gets for us, and for many, they are still the only true Christmas tree. Now, however, these skinny trees are making waves all the way in America.
Elle Decor provocatively dubs the slim tree the “Ozempic tree,” after a well-known weight-loss drug. Opinions may differ about the name, but the magazine declares that the most stylish living rooms are now decorated with scraggly, delicate Christmas trees.
The “weight-loss drug tree” with its sparse branches and slender, lanky shape, is an unpretentious, homey, and endearing Christmas tree. According to Elle Decor, the trend is fueled by many factors, including a longing for nostalgia and simpler times, a rebellion against Pinterest-perfect holidays, and appreciation for the beauty of imperfection.
For Finns, the charm of the skinny spruce doesn’t need to be spelled out. We’re used to seeing beauty in the simple.
The Washington Post for its part has been praising especially narrow, small trees. It says a tree doesn’t need to be large and showy to feel Christmassy or to bring a festive spirit home. And it’s not just about mood—it’s also about cost. Bushy trees take up space and are expensive.
For Finns, the charm of the skinny spruce doesn’t need to be spelled out; we’re used to seeing beauty in the simple. “Imperfection” is almost a foreign concept—there’s beauty to be found in everything when you know how to look. To some, misshapen forest-grown trees can even resemble modern sculptures.
There are no rules for decorating a “weight-loss drug tree.” The main thing is that the ornaments look pleasing—and that there aren’t too many of them. Thin branches couldn’t carry an excess of baubles and ribbons anyway. When you can decorate so little, only the dearest pieces make it onto the branches. A tree like this should feel airy and light.
Another joy of the skinny spruce is that it drops far fewer needles than a bushy tree, and post-Christmas cleanup is easier. Perfect!
