7 Spooky Ways To Decorate Your Christmas Tree

Christmas is just around the corner, and while many of us are busy preparing for the holiday season with traditional decorations and festive cheer, others are looking for ways to add a little something extra to their celebrations. If you're one of those who enjoy a spooky twist on the usual holiday fare, you're in luck. Here are 7 spooky ways to decorate your Christmas tree that are sure to add a touch of the macabre to your holiday celebrations.

1. Haunted Ornaments

Why settle for traditional, cheerful ornaments when you can decorate your tree with haunted ones instead? Look for ornaments that feature ghosts, ghouls, and other spooky creatures to add a touch of the supernatural to your tree. You can also make your own haunted ornaments by decorating plain ones with black paint, glitter, and other craft supplies.

DIY Haunted Ornaments

• Black glass ornaments
• White paint
• Glitter
• Black ribbon

Paint the ornaments with white paint, then add a sprinkle of glitter for a spooky touch. Tie a black ribbon around the top of the ornament to give it a haunted look.

2. Cobweb-Covered Tree

Add a touch of the macabre to your tree with a cobweb-covered effect. Use black cotton cobwebs or synthetic webbing to create a spider's web effect on your tree. You can also use a can of black spray paint to create a spider's web design on the branches.

Cobweb-Covered Tree Tutorial

• Black cotton cobwebs or synthetic webbing
• Black spray paint
• Tree branches

Wrap the black cotton cobwebs or synthetic webbing around the branches of the tree to create a spider's web effect. Alternatively, use a can of black spray paint to create a spider's web design on the branches.

3. Skulls and Skeletons

Skulls and skeletons are a staple of the spooky season, and they can add a touch of the macabre to your Christmas tree decorations. Look for ornaments that feature skulls and skeletons, or make your own using paper mache or other craft supplies.

DIY Skull Ornaments

• Paper mache
• White paint
• Black paint
• Glitter

Create a skull shape using paper mache, then paint it white and add a sprinkle of glitter for a spooky touch. Paint on some black eyes and a mouth to give the skull a sinister look.

4. Mummy's Revenge

Add a touch of the ancient dead to your tree with a mummy's revenge theme. Use toilet paper or gauze to create a mummy's wrapping effect on your tree, then add some fake spiders and other creepy crawlies to give it a spooky touch.

Mummy's Revenge Tutorial

• Toilet paper or gauze
• Fake spiders and other creepy crawlies
• Tree branches

Wrap the toilet paper or gauze around the branches of the tree to create a mummy's wrapping effect. Add some fake spiders and other creepy crawlies to give it a spooky touch.

5. Zombie Apocalypse

A zombie apocalypse theme can add a touch of the undead to your Christmas tree decorations. Look for ornaments that feature zombies, or make your own using paper mache or other craft supplies.

DIY Zombie Ornaments

• Paper mache
• Red paint
• Black paint
• Glitter

Create a zombie shape using paper mache, then paint it red and add a sprinkle of glitter for a spooky touch. Paint on some black eyes and a mouth to give the zombie a sinister look.

6. Vampire's Lair

A vampire's lair theme can add a touch of the supernatural to your Christmas tree decorations. Look for ornaments that feature vampires, or make your own using paper mache or other craft supplies.

DIY Vampire Ornaments

• Paper mache
• Red paint
• Black paint
• Glitter

Create a vampire shape using paper mache, then paint it red and add a sprinkle of glitter for a spooky touch. Paint on some black eyes and a mouth to give the vampire a sinister look.

7. Ghostly Apparitions

A ghostly apparitions theme can add a touch of the paranormal to your Christmas tree decorations. Look for ornaments that feature ghosts, or make your own using white tissue paper or other craft supplies.

DIY Ghost Ornaments

• White tissue paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• String

Cut out ghost shapes from white tissue paper, then glue them together to create a 3D effect. Hang the ghosts from the branches of the tree using string.

Now that you've read these 7 spooky ways to decorate your Christmas tree, are you inspired to create your own haunted holiday display? Share your own spooky Christmas tree decorating ideas with us in the comments below!