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Offbeat Traveler: Unusual Christmas trees around the world

What this tree lacks in height, it makes up in cost. The tree, which is on display in the Tokyo store of Japanese jewelry retailer Tanaka Kikinzoku, is crafted out of gold. It stands a little under 8 feet but is valued at about $2 million.

What this tree lacks in height, it makes up in cost. The tree, which is on display in the Tokyo store of Japanese jewelry retailer Tanaka Kikinzoku, is crafted out of gold. It stands a little under 8 feet but is valued at about $2 million.  (Yoshikazu Tsuno / AFP / Getty Images)

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Several long-awaited Christmas trees were lighted last week, including the 74-foot tall Norway spruce at Rockefeller Center in New York and the 26-foot Colorado spruce at the White House. Other trees around the world have been recently set aglow as well. Here’s a look at some unusual ones.

Madrid

The tree in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol square is also made of metal, but not the precious kind. Though devoid of plant life, it’s decorated with green loops and red stars and hearts.  (Dominique Faget / AFP/Getty Images)

Madrid

A look underneath the tree in Puerta del Sol square.  (Dominique Faget / AFP/Getty Images)

Geneva

A holiday tree created by artist Akari-Lisa Ishii titled “3.11” is one of many installations at the International Christmas Tree and Lights Festival held in Geneva each year. The festival highlights works of artists from around the world.  (Martial Trezzini / EPA)

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