Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Beer Bottle Christmas Tree Sparks Controversy in Kerala
In Kerala, a Christmas tree made from empty beer bottles was put up by the Guruvayur municipal council.
Some people, like the UDF, are upset because they think it's not right to use beer bottles for a Christmas tree, especially in a temple town.
The council says they did it to show how we can reuse things and be more sustainable.
The tree is made of green glass beer bottles arranged in a spiral with decorations like baubles and bells.
People are arguing about whether it's a good idea or not.
A Christmas tree made from empty beer bottles was erected in Guruvayur, Kerala.
The UDF protests the tree, claiming it sends the wrong message, especially in a temple town.
Municipal Secretary H Abhilash defends the tree, stating it promotes recycling and sustainability.
The tree is decorated with baubles, bells, and a red star on top.
The controversy was raised at the first meeting of the newly elected Guruvayur Municipal Council.
- Who
- Guruvayur municipal council, UDF, Municipal Secretary H Abhilash
- What
- A Christmas tree made from empty beer bottles
- When
- Recently erected, controversy arose at the first meeting of the newly elected council on Sunday
- Where
- AKG memorial gate, Guruvayur, Kerala
- Why
- To promote recycling and creative reuse of materials, but criticized for sending the wrong message
- Location
- Guruvayur, Kerala
- Material Used
- Empty beer bottles
- Protesters
- UDF (United Democratic Front)
- Defenders
- Municipal Secretary H Abhilash
- Purpose
- Promote recycling and sustainability