Tidings of the Trees gives a unique take on the traditional Christmas tree

The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum held its 2nd annual Tidings of the Trees fundraiser event Thursday evening to support its educational initiatives at the museum, located on the WT campus in Canyon.

A prospective bidder looks over A Christmas tree made out of scrap iron Thursday night at the 2nd annual Tidings of the Trees fundraiser event at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon.
A prospective bidder looks over A Christmas tree made out of scrap iron Thursday night at the 2nd annual Tidings of the Trees fundraiser event at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon.
A bidder ups the stakes  Thursday night at the 2nd annual Tidings of the Trees fundraiser event at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon.
A bidder ups the stakes Thursday night at the 2nd annual Tidings of the Trees fundraiser event at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon.
A unique tree made out of horseshoes is put up for bid Thursday night at the 2nd annual Tidings of the Trees fundraiser event at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon.
A unique tree made out of horseshoes is put up for bid Thursday night at the 2nd annual Tidings of the Trees fundraiser event at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon.
A group gathers around a Christmas tree made of geodes Thursday night at the 2nd annual Tidings of the Trees fundraiser event at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon.
A group gathers around a Christmas tree made of geodes Thursday night at the 2nd annual Tidings of the Trees fundraiser event at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon.
Guests look on as croquembouche's unique French dessert is served Thursday night at the 2nd annual Tidings of the Trees fundraiser event at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon.
Guests look on as croquembouche's unique French dessert is served Thursday night at the 2nd annual Tidings of the Trees fundraiser event at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon.
Attendees look on as a Christmas Tree made out of horseshoes is auctioned off Thursday night at the 2nd annual Tidings of the Trees fundraiser event at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon.
Attendees look on as a Christmas Tree made out of horseshoes is auctioned off Thursday night at the 2nd annual Tidings of the Trees fundraiser event at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon.
Attendees look over silent auction items Thursday night at the 2nd annual Tidings of the Trees fundraiser event at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon.
Attendees look over silent auction items Thursday night at the 2nd annual Tidings of the Trees fundraiser event at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon.
A bid taker looks over the crowd as a unique Christmas tree is bid upon Thursday night at the 2nd annual Tidings of the Trees fundraiser event at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon.
A bid taker looks over the crowd as a unique Christmas tree is bid upon Thursday night at the 2nd annual Tidings of the Trees fundraiser event at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon.
The crowd looks on as the auctioneer pushes up the bids Thursday night at the 2nd annual Tidings of the Trees fundraiser event at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon.
The crowd looks on as the auctioneer pushes up the bids Thursday night at the 2nd annual Tidings of the Trees fundraiser event at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon.
A potential bidder looks over a tree made out of wine bottles Thursday night at the 2nd annual Tidings of the Trees fundraiser event at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon.
A potential bidder looks over a tree made out of wine bottles Thursday night at the 2nd annual Tidings of the Trees fundraiser event at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon.

A night filled with holiday music, food and spirits was capped off with a live bid auction of one-of-a-kind Christmas trees made from unique materials, each with a creative theme and made by local artists and businesses. Trees were made of geodes, wine bottles and many other interesting materials, which gave a distinctive and quirky artistic appeal for display at Christmas. The event also featured a silent auction with other items available.

This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Tidings of the Trees raises funds for museum with unique decorations