AJC readers' holiday trees

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AJC readers' holiday trees

AJC readers share pohtos of their beautiful holiday trees

Johanna Moeller said she put her and husband Eric's tree up the day after Halloween this year.

This is just one of the beautiful trees to decorate Janet Bringle's home.

Lynn Tanner of Marietta put up this Auburn-themed tree in memory of her parents, who were members of the Class of 1958 and Class of 1959.

This beauty was decorated by and belongs to Chuck Hagel of Decatur.

This is just one of the beautiful trees to decorate Janet Bringle's home.

The stockings are hung with care on Megan Wegner's Christmas tree.

This stunning tree belongs to Jim and Monique Blackburn of Peachtree Corners. Just look at all that space underneath for gifts.

Jeff and Kelly Cato decorate Casa Cato with this rustic Christmas tree.

This lovely tree belongs to Talissa Davis of Kennesaw.

This delightful snowman tree belongs to Sandra Monsalve.

Kristi Brandt's family's tree is the star of the house.

Liza Hicks of Kennesaw makes a dramatic statement with her black and white tree.

Susan Nabulsi's beautiful tree is front and center in her home.

"Cardinals appear when angels are near.” Allison Dixon always tucks red birds into her tree to remember loved ones no longer with us, and because she associates classic Christmas red with her grandmother.

Roshan Joseph's Christmas tree sparkles in the corner.

Edwina Hurst's tree is just beautiful.

Jovana Jimenez of Suwanee has a beautiful Christmas tree in her home.
Photo courtesy of Jovana Jimenez

Santa checks out the lovely tree in Maria Bendeck's home.
Photo courtesy of Maria Bendeck

Linda Ellis has a color forest of Christmas trees in her home, and they're all crocheted.
Photo courtesy if Linda Ellis

Tawanda Vauss says this is the tree at Edna Mae Lockett Personal Care Home in Lithonia.
Photo courtesy of Tawanda Vauss

Delories Horton outfitted her charming tree to look like an outfit.
Photo courtesy of Delories Horton

Christy McWhorter had a spare tree this year and decided to use husband Christopher McWhorter's running medals to decorate it. "They make great ornaments," she said.

Larry Cook's Christmas tree lights up his home.

This is Betti Rosszer Figueroa's Hungarian-German Christmas tree, with crocheted ornaments, tiny clay bells, Moravian paper stars and gingerbread ornaments.

This is Betti Rosszer Figueroa's Hungarian-German Christmas tree, with crocheted ornaments, tiny clay bells, Moravian paper stars and gingerbread ornaments.

This is Betti Rosszer Figueroa's Hungarian-German Christmas tree, with crocheted ornaments, tiny clay bells, Moravian paper stars and gingerbread ornaments.

This is Betti Rosszer Figueroa's Hungarian-German Christmas tree, with crocheted ornaments, tiny clay bells, Moravian paper stars and gingerbread ornaments.

Alicia McClure's 9-foot Christmas Tree in Buckhead is a treat for neighbors.

This beautiful tree decorates the home of Shonda Piper-Cameron and her family.

Lanny Knight's tree in Brookhaven is dressed to the nines.

The “Mama” tree in Courtney DiCicco's dining room is a skinny, lightly-flocked tree with a ton of sentiment. "It is filled with ornaments that my mother cross-stitched for me every year for Christmas during my childhood, coupled with ornate Lenox ornaments that my mother-in-law has gifted my husband, and myself, over the last 20 years. Two owls (one blonde & one brunette, respectively) sit at the top guarding the tree."

Evan Sr., Amber, Evan Jr. and Bryant Karl Terrell of Lithonia have two trees, and this snowman tree melts our hearts.

The DiCicco family's whimsical living room “Santa’s Workshop” tree is one Courtney DiCicco decorates solely for their 5-year-old son. "The wonderment in his eyes makes it worth it! It is covered with dozens of upside down Elf feet, oversized Christmas candies and Santa himself (stuck with his feet in the air up at the top of the tree). I’ve also handmade almost 100 ornaments in shades of red, green, white and gold for this tree," she said.

John Silvey's family had two Christmas trees this year, and both are beautiful.

John Silvey's family had two Christmas trees this year, and both are beautiful.

Sasha Campbell from Atlanta has a very dapper tree this Christmas. It's name is Sir George.

Does anyone else have a light-up narwhal and kitten accessorizing their lavender Christmas tree? Kari Ward of Atlanta does, and it's a lovely scene.

Marie Mower's tree is adorned with vintage lights and vintage threaded balls, with an an assortment of nutcrackers and crystals mixed in.

Becky and Steve Morrow's Christmas tree is angelic, as evidenced by the topper.

With its blooms and Eiffel Tower ornament, Rebecca Fischer's tree reminds us of Paris.

Amelia and Matt DeBorde of East Cobb have decorated their 9-foot fresh tree with ornaments from their travels and "lots of silver tinsel."

The Bland family of Auburn decorate their home with a formal tree that wears its top hat in the house.

Brandon Plowden made this Christmas tree mannequin dress for his girlfriend, Sheena Harris. He said it took about a week to create.

Brandon Plowden made this Christmas tree mannequin dress for his girlfriend, Sheena Harris. He said it took about a week to create.

Isabel Rivera's family has two trees. This one brings glamour to their home.

Isabel Rivera's family has two trees. This sweet and colorful one brings whimsy to their home.

This beautiful tree makes Erma Campbell's home glow.

All is bright when Shirley Fuller turns on her Christmas tree.

Pops of color accent Laurie Carroll's beautiful Christmas tree.

Joanne Dwyer collects ornaments from places she visits with friends and family, so decorating the family's tree in Acworth every year is a walk down memory lane.

Wella and Lae Thepmany of Loganville wish everyone a merry Christmas.

It's a white Christmas - well, a white Christmas tree - at Carolyn Lee's home.

This stunner decorates the home of Rhonda Cheek's family in Snellville.

Chris Jent asked son Kellan's teacher to have his class draw the backdrop their Christmas wonderland. "Every kid in his class drew a picture; and my son had the best time telling be about every picture," Jent said.

This is Pepe the Mexican Christmas tree, which is delighting Leslie Quero and her family in Loganville.

Pamela Allen's beautiful Christmas tree is nearly twice her height, aided by an amazing topper.

Noel Dupuis tree creates a bright glow to highlight her family's cozy holiday decor

Anne Horning has two trees in her McDonough home: the beautiful tall one in the center of the room and the tiny one in the back of the pickup.

Bettie Philips has decorated her home with beautiful tree in the colors of the rainbow.

Amy Derouen's red and gold tree is stunning.

How sweet is this Christmas tree in Karolina Granados' Johns Creek office? We'll tell you: It's very sweet.

The stunning Christmas tree in Gregory and Crystal Revis' home is already surrounded by gifts.

Allen Story's beautiful tree leaves his home all aglow.

Megan Rittenberry's family tree in Jasper was fully decorated by her husband, Brian Rittenberry.

This stunning peacock tree decorates the Munford-Benson home in Lithonia.

The Munford-Benson family in Lithonia also has a snowman tree upstairs.

Gwendolyn Chandler has two trees in her home, which "definitely gave me something to do during quarantine." This is the formal one.

Gwendolyn Chandler has two trees in her home, which "definitely gave me something to do during quarantine." This one is decorated with silver and white snowflakes.

Monica Cobbs' tree is tall and thin and stunning.

Monica Cobbs' tall, thin and stunning tree wishes everyone a Merry Christmas.

Laura Wilson is a wedding florist who has kind of an edgy look. "I do a lot of design work in with pampas grass, the sometimes evasive grass that grows all over Georgia. On a whim I decided to build my own tree with all of the product I have sitting in my floral studio."

This beautiful tree is the star at the home of Iva Katon Benitez.

Deana Iacono's red and white tree is lovely next to her Christmas village.

Mildred Lawrence's sweet tree is positively angelic.

Brenda Goode all white tree looks like it's been kissed by snow.

Karen Lee's beautiful tree is decked out in red, green, silver and gold decorations.

Chaiye Spivey said she needs more lights on her tree, but we think it's lovely.

Angie Soto's Christmas tree glows among her holiday decorations.

Montina Harris of Marietta gave her tree an owl theme, and it's beautiful.

Jazmin Ortiz has this stunning tree decorating her home.

Shyron Cullens tree coordinates wonderfully with the room's black and white decor.

Alyssa Recchia's home and tree are decked out with festive Christmas decorations.

Mark Threadgill's stunning tree is wrapped in red ribbon and silver cord.

Michelle Orndorff's family in Locust Grove has a 12-foot Christmas tree covered in sentimental ornaments. "Almost every ornament has a special story," she wrote. "From Our First Home, Baby’s first Christmas, handmade ornaments the kids made, and the beautiful glass ornaments. They all seem to blend together beautifully...telling our family stories through the years."

This cross tree is one of two Beverly Adams has in her Cumming home.

This photo tree is one of two Beverly Adams has in her Cumming home.

Pamela Hairston Christmas tree and decorations bring joy to her home.

Kimberlee & Lee Townsend put up a tree in very room of their home.

Montina Harris of Marietta gave her tree an owl theme, and it's beautiful.

Kimberlee & Lee Townsend put up a tree in very room of their home.

Kimberlee & Lee Townsend put up a tree in very room of their home.

Kimberlee & Lee Townsend put up a tree in very room of their home.

Lamonte Carr's Christmas tree is full and sparkly.

Stacey Harris' all white tree comes complete with a sleigh, ice skates and a polar bear.

Kevin and Kristen Kennedy in Sugar Hill wish everyone a Merry Christmas.

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Johanna Moeller said she put her and husband Eric's tree up the day after Halloween this year.

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