The benefits of upside down Christmas tree decoration

When it comes to decorating the Christmas tree, the latest trend is the upside down Christmas tree. Is there any good reason other than the fact that it’s a hugely popular Christmas trend why you should buy one of these? First of all, it might help a bit to look at the history of the Christmas tree in reverse. That could help you decide if this type of Christmas tree is for you.

The upside down Christmas tree stems from the pagan tradition of scattering evergreen boughs across floors, windows, and the fireplace to prevent evil spirits from invading the home. This tradition was celebrated by cultures as diverse as the Celts, Romans, and Vikings long before the time of Christ.

It must be remembered that Christianity did not really take off in central Europe until twelve centuries after the birth of Christ. As the evergreen tree was noted to contain the three points of the Holy Trinity, it was brought indoors and hung upside down. This was a way of playing it safe for most Central Europeans who liked to mix their pagan rituals with their Christian rituals. The inverted Christmas tree not only offered protection from evil spirits, but also recognized the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. All of this ended when religious fanatics in 16th-century Germany proclaimed the upside-down Christmas tree sacrilege. Religious officials ordered that the tips of the Christmas trees stop pointing to hell and instead be turned upwards so they point to heaven.

Since the 16th century, we hadn’t heard much about upside-down Christmas tree decorations until they were marketed as store display units for retailers a couple of years ago. The reason for his revival had to do with common sense. The upside down Christmas tree that is bolted to the ceiling simply left more room for retail displays and more room to display Christmas tree decorations. It also offered less chance of a liability claim should a buyer stumble upon it. It wasn’t long before the general public began to demand the upside down Christmas tree as a novelty item.

Last Christmas, prestigious Christmas supply company Hammacher Schlemmer (which has been in business for over 150 years) was unable to keep its seven-foot-tall pre-lit upside-down Christmas tree in stock. It costs $600 US with a lifetime guarantee. This should give you an idea of ​​how popular this latest trend in Christmas tree decorating has become.

This could be because there are definitely some benefits to using an upside down tree when it comes to decorating the Christmas tree. For one thing, it keeps your precious glass ornaments away from the prying fingers of children. It also prevents pets and small children from accidentally knocking over the tree. Another benefit is that it also allows you to stack more gifts under the tree (of course, keeping in mind that “under the tree” is now “under” the top of the tree top and its decorative ornament).

Another benefit is that the upside down Christmas tree is quite practical. They are screwed to the ceiling, which means they don’t take up any floor space, making it ideal for smaller apartments and rooms. It can be placed in narrow corners and other places that do not accommodate a tree with traditional Christmas decorations.

The upside down Christmas tree can also be hung in places where you might not previously consider having a tree. In fact, many people simply hang the tree over their dining room table the same way they would a chandelier. It’s also much easier to see Christmas tree decorations and ornaments on an upside-down Christmas tree because they hang from the branches and don’t visually disappear into the tree’s foliage. Many of them come pre-lit, which eliminates the need to wrap the tree in lights.

So how are these inverted Christmas trees attached to the ceiling? They are screwed to a base that is screwed to the ceiling. If you like this just for the novelty and the idea of ​​a full Christmas tree and hanging Christmas tree decorations hanging over your head makes you nervous, then you can also buy models that have a base on the ground that supports a top. . below artificial tree.

As upside down Christmas trees are a very new thing, there is some debate about what types of Christmas tree decorations look best on them. For example, some people like the look of strands of tinsel hanging like strands of hair down from the ceiling, while others find the effect too messy or messy. If you are of the latter opinion, you may want to stick with the trailing cotton ribbon, which looks more like spider webs and doesn’t fall off the tree as easily.

Since you don’t want any ornaments to fall and break on the ground or God forbid, on someone’s head, you have to be very careful when fastening the Christmas tree decorations securely to the tree. This also applies to Christmas garlands, lights and Christmas tree decorations. Also remember to fasten everything securely to the tree with some kind of wire, as well as the usual fishing line!

One downside to buying an upside down Christmas tree is that after you remove it, you may have to do a bit of plastering work thanks to the nuts and bolts that keep the base secure. That is why many people choose to hang it where a lamp is normally hung. Then, once the holiday season is over, they simply replace the lamp to hide any marks left from fixing the tree to the ceiling.

Another consideration is that it is difficult to pre-decorate these Christmas trees upside down. Many of them need to be hung fairly high to prevent them from scratching the top of people’s heads. This means climbing on a ladder or a table to put the Christmas tree decorations on the tree, so this is definitely not the type of tree that is best for an elderly person or someone who has a fear of heights.

However, the upside down Christmas tree is ideal for the person who already has it all (think Paris Hiliton!) or who enjoys being different and the center of attention.