Is Hobby Lobby's Christmas Tree Selection Hinting At A Potential Holiday Trend Comeback?

Surveying the Christmas tree selections at Hobby Lobby — from the golden, cone-shaped table-top tree to the miniature slim trees and its many options for tall, skinny faux trees — it seems that those treezempic hashtags we saw last year aren't going anywhere. Is this the holiday comeback story for tall, skinny trees? We think so. Slim and pencil-style Christmas trees are still very much on trend for 2025. Even Joanna Gaines breaks tradition with her Christmas tree this year, and although her main tree is full Griswold-family-Christmas style, you'll find the trendier slim tree in her family room.

If you're looking for a slightly more updated version of last year's trend, check out the sparse skinny tree Martha Stewart posed in front of at Clove Brook Farm, adding her stamp of approval on the festive trend. It's so skinny, Homes & Gardens even called the tree "skeletal." These trees take the tall, skinny trend to another level. The thinned-out trees (see what we did there) are a bit more Charlie Brown than Clark Griswold. But many designers say the imperfections are the point and add a bit of warmth, uniqueness, and authenticity.

The average width of a standard Christmas tree is about 48 to 60 inches. Compare that to the 42-inch-wide Slim Brittany Pine Pre-Lit Christmas tree from Hobby Lobby. If you want an even leaner option, the Ultra Slim Flocked Brewster Pine Pre-Lit Christmas tree measures 26 inches wide. If you need something more petite, the Narrow Alpine Pre-Lit Christmas tree is 5 feet tall and only 18 inches wide. The amount of standard Christmas tree options Hobby Lobby offers isn't much higher than the number of slim styles it has in stock. The fact that their inventory is almost equal says a lot about the demand, suggesting customers really are jumping on this trend. 

A search on TikTok turns up tons of reviews for the Hobby Lobby slim trees by those who love them. The most common negative review is of the pre-lit trees, saying the lights don't last long and suggesting you purchase the one without lights, which has much more positive feedback online.

An obvious advantage of any version of the slim Christmas tree is that they are great space savers. If you have a smaller home or want to add a second tree in another room, like a bedroom or office, a slim option would work well. Slim trees also lend themselves to a more modern look and are a great way to decorate for the holidays while maintaining a minimalist aesthetic. Wondering if you can leave a minimalist Christmas tree up all year? Strip off those ornaments, and the tree adds a natural element that fits right into a cozy minimalist style. Plus, the sparse trees tend to be more affordable, making them great options for those on a budget.