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How to fold a Christmas tree using a single sheet of origami paper

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

If you want to incorporate something festive as Christmas approaches, how about enjoying a Christmas tree made with origami?

In this article, we introduce a variety of folding ideas—from simple methods that young children can make and enjoy, to adorable trees with a few more steps that you’ll still want to try.

Believe it or not, you can make one with just a single sheet of origami paper!

If you use patterned or colored foil origami paper, and decorate it with stickers or pens, you can create an even more beautiful tree-shaped origami.

Be sure to try making them with your family!

How to fold a Christmas tree from a single sheet of origami paper (Steps 31–40)

Three-tiered fir tree

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Three-tiered fir tree

You can make a three-tier Christmas tree with a single sheet of origami! Here’s a recommended way to fold it.

Place the origami with the white side facing up, and fold it in half with the edge toward you.

Open it, then fold the top and bottom edges to the center, one fold at a time.

Open only the most recent fold once, flip it over, and fold it in half twice.

Open it, fold the bottom edge up to meet the topmost crease, then fold it back down.

Next, flip it over and fold the bottom edge up to meet the top edge, crease it well, then fold it back along that crease.

Open up and squash the bottom corners of the left and right lower two layers, shaping them to form the tree.

Fold the upper left and right edges to the center line to make the tip of the tree.

Finally, glue it in place and you’re done! Adding stars or other decorations makes it even cuter, so give it a try!

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In conclusion

We introduced a Christmas tree that can be folded from a single sheet of origami.

Even the models with many steps can be made at your own pace by following the video, so try adjusting the playback speed or pausing as needed and enjoy folding.

It’s also great as a craft activity in daycare or kindergarten, so be sure to include it in December and have fun with it!