Home Depot has two viral Black Friday hits: Meet holiday R2-D2 and the Grand Duchess Christmas Tree
Even if it's not the most popular opinion, once Halloween is over, the Christmas season begins. The internet has already taken to showing off their holiday decor, and two Christmas items at The Home Depot have already gone viral, and it's not even Thanksgiving yet. Ahead of Black Friday 2025, the internet is buzzing about the Home Depot's Grand Duchess Twinkling Balsam Fir Christmas tree and a festive R2-D2.
Sadly, both are already sold out, as the Home Depot Black Friday sale has been going strong all week.
All hope is not lost, however. On The Home Depot's website, you can sign up for restock notifications so you can get alerts about the most sought-after Christmas decor. Here's everything to know about The Home Depot's Grand Duchess Twinkling Balsam Fir and Christmas R2-D2.
What is the viral Home Depot Christmas tree?
Among artificial Christmas Trees, the gold standard are Balsam Hill trees, which are exceptional models with full statures that will make you believe they're the real thing. But here's the thing — they cost over $1,000. The Home Depot is coming for Balsam Hill's crown with its far more affordable Grand Duchess tree.
The internet is going crazy for The Home Depot Grand Duchess Twinkling Balsam Fir 7.5-foot tree. It comes with built-in lights for a round-the-clock light show that changes color at your command. It's no wonder the Grand Duchess went viral; its full boughs emulate the grandeur of Balsam Hill's trees but at a fraction of the cost. When it's available, this tree is priced at just $347.
TikTokers are excitedly convincing each other to swing for the Grand Duchess this holiday season, but I've seen some people saying even this tree is too expensive.
I know $347 may seem like a lot to spend on a Christmas Tree, but it's actually a steal if you care about quality. In another life, I tested artificial Christmas trees, and I learned that you get what you pay for. The more you spend, the more realistic the trees look — that's how Balsam Hill has stayed so successful despite their expensive trees.
So, for a tree that measures up to the best-of-the-best, the 7.5-foot-tall Grand Duchess tree is actually a holiday bargain. Unfortunately, many people have already realized that, which is why the tree is now sold out. However, you can sign up for restocks on the tree, which will hopefully be back in stock before Christmas.
What's the best alternative to the viral Grand Duchess Christmas tree? The Home Depot has a similar 7.5-foot tree in the same Home Decorator's Collection, which is still in stock in-store and online — the
The Home Depot Animated Christmas R2-D2
The other viral Christmas decor from The Home Depot is for the nerds (complimentary, of course.) Star Wars fans can live out their dreams of meeting R2-D2 with this fully animated Christmas-themed model. It's an indoor decoration with five different sound effects, an LED head, and head movements to bring it to life.
This Christmas, R2-D2 is part of The Home Depot's Star Wars Christmas collection, but it's maybe the most sought-after piece in the line-up. In a viral video from Pixelated Erica, she had to travel all over to find the Christmas R2-D2 in stock, and unfortunately, it's still sold out in most places. All that to say, you can sign up for a restock notification so you can one day get your hands on the Christmas R2-D2.
And, if you have your heart set on a Star Wars Christmas decoration, the giant animatronic Christmas Chewbacca is still in stock.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Grand Duchess Twinkling Balsam Fir is the Home Depot's viral Christmas tree in 2025. It's an alternative to the iconic Balsam Hill artificial Christmas tree, which can set you back $1,000 or more. For the 2025 holiday shopping season, TikTokers are going bananas for this tree, and it's currently sold out in most sizes. You can sign up for restock alerts, try your luck at your local stores, or check out some of our other Christmas decor recommendations from the Home Depot.
Boston-based Shopping Reporter, Samantha Mangino, covers all things tech at Mashable, rounding up the best products and deals. She’s covered commerce for three years, spending extensive time testing and reviewing all things home, including couches, steam irons, and washing machines. She thoroughly vets products and internet trends, finding out if those cozy gamer chairs are really as comfortable as TikTok claims.
