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Paula Chaves Defends Minimalist White Christmas Tree After Viral Backlash

She says the pared-down design was a practical, aesthetic choice after her usual tree remained in storage following a move.

Overview

  • The TV host shared a slim white tree with few branches, tiny white lights and about 13 ornaments, drawing sharp reactions online.
  • She assembled the tree with her three children on December 8, the customary date for decorating in Argentina.
  • Memes and harsh comments spread on X, with some users mocking the display and comparing it to a “gualicho.”
  • On her streaming show Tapados de Laburo (Olga), Chaves defended the look as intentional and explained her larger tree was inaccessible, even as colleagues joked about it.
  • She later posted a follow-up video and Instagram poll, and responses ranged from ridicule to support for the simplicity and practicality.