Upside-down Christmas trees are a hot thing this year. Learn all about them right here, including where they came from and where you can get one today.
Last Friday, Black Friday to be exact, our family enjoyed some time out at a local botanical garden to see Christmas shows and holiday lights. We had a great time, and decided to come in from the cold for a bit to enjoy a nice meal in the gourmet cafeteria. As we were finishing up our dinners, and the kids were enjoying some gingerbread, we started talking about one of the Christmas trees in the room. You guessed it; it was an upside-down tree, complete with wrapped presents, hanging from the ceiling.
I’ve seen a few upside-down Christmas trees before, but in very rare instances. Lately, it seem, though that they are everywhere, from elegant mansions to retail discount stores.
The upside-down Christmas tree dates back to the middle ages, when the shape of the tree was said to represent the Holy Trinity. Most trees, as we know today, are shaped “with the tip pointing toward heaven,” but the upside-down trend seems to be coming back.
What are the benefits of an upside-down tree?
Well, there is the novelty of knowing that your Christmas tree is unique and a conversation starter for holiday guests. Families with small children will appreciate the fact that most of the ornaments on an upside-down Christmas tree are well out of reach of little ones. The upside-down tree also gives you plenty of floor space for presents, or in the retail world, stock to sell.
Where can you find an upside-down tree?
While these unique trees are still not as popular as the traditional trees, you can find them very easily this year, that is if they haven’t sold out. They even come in pre-lit versions. Different mounting options include ones that can be ceiling mounted, ones mounted upside-down on a stand and ones mounted on a wall with the tip of the tree pointing down. I’ve seen them in such diverse stores such as Hammacher Schlemmer, Country Creations, and Target.
What do you think about the upside-down Christmas tree?
Mary Ann Romans writes about everything related to saving money in the Frugal Blog, technology in the Computing Blog, and creating a home in the Home Blog. You can read more of her articles by clicking here.
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