2015 Christmas Tree Pageant Photo Gallery by Brent Doxtater at pbase.com

2015 Christmas Tree Pageant

2015 Christmas Tree Pageant

Thanks for all the Christmas Tree submissions!There were 44 Christmas Trees entries this year. Our family was so excited to see all the Christmas Trees from friends and family all across Canada.

The judging criteria was determined a few weeks ago with the intention of giving all trees a fair chance at winning. Some of the entries were very stunning, but may not have scored well based on the judging criteria. If your tree was scored incorrectly please know that it was an honest mistake. Every effort was made to score each tree as high as possible. Please do not be offended if your tree did not score as high as you would have hoped. All of these Christmas trees (with a few exceptions) are beautiful in their own unique way. This contest was all in good fun, and to help out a charity along the way.

The Judging Criteria

Keep in mind that a perfect score of 20 points is not possible since some of the criteria contradict each other.Partial points may be awarded at the judges discretion

Natural Tree = 1 point

Visible tree skirt = 1 point

Visible Santa Claus decoration = 1 point

Tree Guests (babies, kids, dogs, decoration) = 2 points

Unique Tree Topper (NOT a Star or Angel) = 1 points

Martha Stewart Approved = 2 points

Gifts under the tree = 1 point

Tree Theme (colour theme) = 1 point

Crappy cell phone picture (probably need the points) = 1 point

A tacky ornament on tree (NHL, Star Wars, Jesus Snow Globe) = 1 point

Visible Ribbon or Bows = 1 point

Tree decorated by children (or possibly while intoxicated) = 2 point

Visible ornament with a family picture = 1 point

Visible Candy Cane = 1 point

Unusually short or tall tree = 1 point

Originality = 2 points

The Doxtater family wishes everyone a Happy Holidays and all the best in 2016!

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Total points 6 ?

This tree looks like it had a rough night. I also wonder about that gift under the tree? It looks a little suspicious. This tree proves that my judging criteria is severely flawed.

Natural Tree =

Visible tree skirt =

Visible Santa Claus decoration =

Tree Guests (babies, kids, dogs, decoration) =

Unique Tree Topper (NOT a Star or Angel) = 1

Martha Stewart Approved =

Gifts under the tree = 1

Tree Theme (colour theme) = .5

Crappy cell phone picture (probably need the points) =

A tacky ornament on tree (NHL, Star Wars, Jesus Snow Globe) =

Visible Ribbon or Bows =

Tree decorated by children (or possibly while intoxicated) = 1.5

Visible ornament with a family picture =

Visible Candy Cane =

Unusually short or tall tree = 1

Originality = 1

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11-DEC-2015

Total points 1.7 (sorry)

You pretty much missed every category! I feel like there should be cookies in this picture? Where are the cookies!

Natural Tree =

Visible tree skirt =

Visible Santa Claus decoration =

Tree Guests (babies, kids, dogs, decoration) =

Unique Tree Topper (NOT a Star or Angel) =

Martha Stewart Approved = .5

Gifts under the tree =

Tree Theme (colour theme) = .5

Crappy cell phone picture (probably need the points) =

A tacky ornament on tree (NHL, Star Wars, Jesus Snow Globe) =

Visible Ribbon or Bows =

Tree decorated by children (or possibly while intoxicated) = .2

Visible ornament with a family picture =

Visible Candy Cane =

Unusually short or tall tree =

Originality = .5

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14-DEC-2015

Total points 6.1

A very nice tree natural tree. A tree skirt and some candy canes and gifts would have boosted the score!

Natural Tree = 1

Visible tree skirt =

Visible Santa Claus decoration = 1

Tree Guests (babies, kids, dogs, decoration) =

Unique Tree Topper (NOT a Star or Angel) =

Martha Stewart Approved = 1

Gifts under the tree =

Tree Theme (colour theme) =

Crappy cell phone picture (probably need the points) =

A tacky ornament on tree (NHL, Star Wars, Jesus Snow Globe) =

Visible Ribbon or Bows = 1

Tree decorated by children (or possibly while intoxicated) =

Visible ornament with a family picture =

Visible Candy Cane =

Unusually short or tall tree = 1

Originality = 1.1

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12-DEC-2015

Total points 8

Okay, this is a little creepy. I think there may be a family of dogs out there that have figured out how to navigate the complexities of modern life without human intervention. This picture is innocent enough at first glance, a whippet in front of a tree, nothing too unusual about that. But then you notice that almost all of the ornaments are also dogs ... and then ... an astute observer would also notice that all the family portraits on the wall are paintings of dogs! Woof Woof!

Natural Tree =

Visible tree skirt = 1

Visible Santa Claus decoration =

Tree Guests (babies, kids, dogs, decoration) = 1.5

Unique Tree Topper (NOT a Star or Angel) =

Martha Stewart Approved =

Gifts under the tree =

Tree Theme (colour theme) = 1 (canine themed!)

Crappy cell phone picture (probably need the points) = .5

A tacky ornament on tree (NHL, Star Wars, Jesus Snow Globe) = 1

Visible Ribbon or Bows =

Tree decorated by children (or possibly while intoxicated) = 1 (decorated by dogs maybe)

Visible ornament with a family picture =

Visible Candy Cane =

Unusually short or tall tree = `

Originality = 1

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Total points 8.3

Winner of Yuppy Puppy of the year! I had to penalize this tree because of the smug look on this dog face. Also the double fireplace is a little over the top. Somewhere in this picture you may find a Christmas Tree, that was the point of this contest....

Natural Tree =

Visible tree skirt = 1

Visible Santa Claus decoration =

Tree Guests (babies, kids, dogs, decoration) = 2 (1 for dog, 1 for dog with scarf)

Unique Tree Topper (NOT a Star or Angel) = .3

Martha Stewart Approved = 1.8

Gifts under the tree =

Tree Theme (colour theme) = 1

Crappy cell phone picture (probably need the points) = .2

A tacky ornament on tree (NHL, Star Wars, Jesus Snow Globe) =

Visible Ribbon or Bows =

Tree decorated by children (or possibly while intoxicated) =

Visible ornament with a family picture =

Visible Candy Cane =

Unusually short or tall tree =

Originality = 2

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15-DEC-2015

Total points 8.5

An outstanding tree! The score does not do this tree justice! Full Martha Stewart points!

Natural Tree = 0.5

Visible tree skirt = 1

Visible Santa Claus decoration = 1

Tree Guests (babies, kids, dogs, decoration) =

Unique Tree Topper (NOT a Star or Angel) = 0.5

Martha Stewart Approved = 2

Gifts under the tree = 1

Tree Theme (colour theme) = 1

Crappy cell phone picture (probably need the points) =

A tacky ornament on tree (NHL, Star Wars, Jesus Snow Globe) =

Visible Ribbon or Bows =

Tree decorated by children (or possibly while intoxicated) =

Visible ornament with a family picture =

Visible Candy Cane =

Unusually short or tall tree =

Originality = 1.5

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Total points 8.3

If Santa Claus and Frosty the Snowman somehow managed to have a baby ... and that little Christmas baby got sick and threw up ... it would look like this tree! If I was allowed to decorate the Christmas tree in my house, this is what it would look like!

Natural Tree = 1 (I hope otherwise that the worst fake tree ever!)

Visible tree skirt = 1

Visible Santa Claus decoration = 1

Tree Guests (babies, kids, dogs, decoration) =

Unique Tree Topper (NOT a Star or Angel) = .3

Martha Stewart Approved =

Gifts under the tree = 1

Tree Theme (colour theme) = .2

Crappy cell phone picture (probably need the points) = .3

A tacky ornament on tree (NHL, Star Wars, Jesus Snow Globe) = 1

Visible Ribbon or Bows =

Tree decorated by children (or possibly while intoxicated) = 1.5

Visible ornament with a family picture =

Visible Candy Cane =

Unusually short or tall tree =

Originality = 1

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14-DEC-2015

Total points 9

Double yawning dogs get me everytime! Great tree!

Natural Tree = 1

Visible tree skirt = 1

Visible Santa Claus decoration =

Tree Guests (babies, kids, dogs, decoration) = 2 (1 for each yawning dog)

Unique Tree Topper (NOT a Star or Angel) = .5

Martha Stewart Approved =

Gifts under the tree =

Tree Theme (colour theme) =

Crappy cell phone picture (probably need the points) =

A tacky ornament on tree (NHL, Star Wars, Jesus Snow Globe) = 1

Visible Ribbon or Bows =

Tree decorated by children (or possibly while intoxicated) = 1

Visible ornament with a family picture = 1

Visible Candy Cane =

Unusually short or tall tree =

Originality = 1.5

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Total points 9.7

*** TIED FOR FOURTH PLACE ***

Is that a balloon on the tree? That's a first. This tree has it all (except a candy cane?), and look at the presents! Well Done!

Natural Tree =

Visible tree skirt = 1

Visible Santa Claus decoration = 1

Tree Guests (babies, kids, dogs, decoration) =

Unique Tree Topper (NOT a Star or Angel) = 1 (not really a star)

Martha Stewart Approved =

Gifts under the tree = 1

Tree Theme (colour theme) = .5

Crappy cell phone picture (probably need the points) = .2

A tacky ornament on tree (NHL, Star Wars, Jesus Snow Globe) = 1 (A balloon?)

Visible Ribbon or Bows =

Tree decorated by children (or possibly while intoxicated) = 2

Visible ornament with a family picture = 1

Visible Candy Cane =

Unusually short or tall tree =

Originality = 1

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Total points 6.5

I think this picture was taken out the window of a moving car....

Natural Tree =

Visible tree skirt =

Visible Santa Claus decoration =

Tree Guests (babies, kids, dogs, decoration) =

Unique Tree Topper (NOT a Star or Angel) = 1 (creepy whatever that is)

Martha Stewart Approved = 1

Gifts under the tree =

Tree Theme (colour theme) =

Crappy cell phone picture (probably need the points) = 1

A tacky ornament on tree (NHL, Star Wars, Jesus Snow Globe) = 1

Visible Ribbon or Bows =

Tree decorated by children (or possibly while intoxicated) = 0.5

Visible ornament with a family picture =

Visible Candy Cane = 1

Unusually short or tall tree =

Originality = .5

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10-DEC-2015

Total points 9.8

*** TIED FOR THIRD PLACE ***

Ady's Tree! So cute...

Natural Tree = 1

Visible tree skirt =

Visible Santa Claus decoration =

Tree Guests (babies, kids, dogs, decoration) = 2

Unique Tree Topper (NOT a Star or Angel) = 0.5

Martha Stewart Approved =

Gifts under the tree =

Tree Theme (colour theme) =

Crappy cell phone picture (probably need the points) = .5

A tacky ornament on tree (NHL, Star Wars, Jesus Snow Globe) = 1

Visible Ribbon or Bows =

Tree decorated by children (or possibly while intoxicated) = 1.8

Visible ornament with a family picture =

Visible Candy Cane = 1

Unusually short or tall tree = 1

Originality = 1

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20-DEC-2015

Total points 6

I think this is a dog taking a selfie!?!

Natural Tree =

Visible tree skirt =

Visible Santa Claus decoration =

Tree Guests (babies, kids, dogs, decoration) = 1

Unique Tree Topper (NOT a Star or Angel) = .5

Martha Stewart Approved = .7

Gifts under the tree =

Tree Theme (colour theme) = 1

Crappy cell phone picture (probably need the points) = .2 (not bad for a dog)

A tacky ornament on tree (NHL, Star Wars, Jesus Snow Globe) =

Visible Ribbon or Bows =

Tree decorated by children (or possibly while intoxicated) = .3

Visible ornament with a family picture =

Visible Candy Cane =

Unusually short or tall tree = 1

Originality = 1.3

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