What age is this origami Christmas Tree for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 6 steps, and takes about 6 minutes.

What paper do I need?

One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “クリスマスツリー”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

★★Easy Seasons & HolidaysOriginal

How to make an origami Christmas TreeクリスマスツリーChristmas Tree

A layered Christmas tree made with pleat folds. Draw a star and decorations to make it your own.

★★★3D Christmas Tree (Medium)

6 steps
about 6 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 5+

How to fold

白い面を上にして、たて半分に折って折りすじをつける
Start with the white side up. Fold in half from side to side and unfold to make a crease.
上のふちを、まん中の線に合わせて折る
Fold the upper edges to the center line.
下のかどを、上へ折る
Fold the bottom corner up.
うらがえす
Turn it over.
上のほうを、うしろへ折って少しもどす（段折り）
Pleat near the top: fold the top behind, then fold it back up a little.
うしろで、ジグザグ（だんだん）になるように折ります。
まん中より下で、もう一度段折りする
Make one more pleat below the middle.
できあがり！星とかざりをかいたら、クリスマスツリーのできあがり！
Finished! Draw a star and some decorations, and your Christmas tree is finished!

Fun fact

クリスマスツリーには、冬でも葉が緑のままの「もみの木」が使われます。

Christmas trees are usually fir trees, which stay green even in winter.

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Christmas Tree for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 6 steps, and takes about 6 minutes.
What paper do I need?: One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “クリスマスツリー”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.