Charlie Brown tree

Etymology


A reference to the animated television special ' (1965) based on the comic strip ' by American cartoonist (1922–2000), in which the title character  picks an unattractive Christmas tree to decorate. The selection of the tree represents a protest against the commercialization of Christmas.

Noun

 * 1) A Christmas tree considered unattractive and undesirable by normal standards, often small and sparse.

Usage notes
The term is often used as a term of endearment.