Unique Christmas trees: NJ residents share their festive creativity

While there’s something to be said about traditional holiday decorations, it can be fun to occasionally break the mold.

I especially felt that way this holiday season with the NJ101.5 Christmas tree photo contest. I wanted to see the quirky or unique Christmas decorations that were being displayed in the Garden State.

The prompt was simple.

Unique Christmas tree decorations

All New Jerseyans had to do was submit a picture of their Christmas tree for the chance to win a gift card to David Bradley Chocolate.

Take a look at the gorgeous trees that are helping New Jersey get into the Christmas spirit!

NJ DOT's Electronic Sign Safety Messages December 2025

The NJ Department of Transportation has brought back huumorus safety messages to its electronic signs all over the state for the holidays.They will appear in partnership with the NJ State Police Office of Homeland Security through Jan. 5, 2026.

The messages run in rotation seven days a week from 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. on signs all around the state except when the signs are reporting incidents, construction, planned special events, or during a weather activation.

If you see one of the new signs please email to dan.alexander@townsquaremedia.com and we'll add your picture to the gallery.

Gallery Credit: Dan Alexander

The Twelve Days of Jersey 2025

Gallery Credit: Kylie Moore

Christmas snow - When it's happened, and the 2025 odds for NJ

Fun weather facts from Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow, using data from the New Brunswick weather station. The trend for this year's Christmas is also included.

Gallery Credit: Mike Brant

The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5's Kylie Moore. Any opinions expressed are Kylie's own. You can follow Kylie on Instagram.

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