Candles on Christmas trees went out of vogue more than a century ago, and good riddance — open flames balanced on increasingly dry evergreen branches is a ludicrously dangerous way to decorate for the holidays. But a tall Victorian-style fir tree illuminated by warm and flickering candlelight might be within reach again if you ditch the real thing and invest in a virtual tree instead.
AtmosFX boasts that its line of virtual trees are "hologram-like projections," which users create with a small proprietary projector and a length of sheer fabric that functions as a screen. Flip off the lights, switch on the projector, and enjoy your twinkly Christmas tree without the mess or accidentally burning your house down.
Currently, AtmosFX offers four different Christmas tree options, each priced at $6 and delivered through an instant download. Choose from Spirit of Halloween (for the year-round tree enthusiasts), the white aluminum Retro Funky tree, the classic Vintage Santa Express with an old-fashioned moving toy train, or the Traditional Victorian for the candlelit tree of your dreams.
It's not the tech innovation of the century, but it's a charming, festive, and inexpensive way to add a little extra sparkle to your home — and you don't even need to worry about setting your house on fire.
