News Behind-the-scenes: How AMNH's Origami Holiday Tree comes together Around 2,000 intricate origami animals decorate the tree.

Residents of Sunnyside adorned their Christmas trees with their mailman's Origami artistry.

Instructions: This origami bird is inspired by a Fumiaki Shingu model. 1. Cut the leftover wrapping paper into a square (the best size is between 7” x 7” and 10” x 10”).