What's The Deal With Upside Down Christmas Trees?

It’s a trend that’s gaining momentum, but has left many of us scratching our heads. If you’ve been wondering what the deal is with upside down Christmas trees – allow us to explain!

Yes, it’s not even December yet, but there are plenty of jolly folk already getting their jingle on and dusting off the Christmas decorations – and that includes the Christmas tree. Usually, like real trees, Christmas trees are designed with the trunk at the bottom, tapering in to a point at the top – which is where the angel or star is placed.

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But there’s a growing number of people ditching the traditional Christmas tree for an upside down Christmas tree – but the question is … why?!

What is the meaning of upside down Christmas trees?

This topsy turvy Christmas tree trend has been around for a few years now, but we are seeing more and more of of them crop up on social media. We’ve even seen celebrities jump on the trend! And every time someone shares their upside down Christmas tree – the questions flood in – what’s the point of it?

Well, sorry to disappoint, but there isn’t one, clear answer. There is one tale that seems to be popular to explain the origins. It dates back to the 8th century, and St Boniface cutting down an oak tree after seeing pagans worshipping it.

In it’s place grew a fir tree, and St Boniface used the triangle shape of tree to represent the trinity. And it’s said he hung the tree upside down.

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Others say the trend came from Eastern Europe. According to the Polish Art Centre before the Christmas tree tradition became popular in Poland in the 20th century, peasants decorated their cottages with a ‘podniczka’ (upcreeper) or ‘sad (orchard). This was, apparently, the point of an evergreen tree hung point-side down from the rafters of the cottage.

So why are people jumping on this trend?

Like any trend, people are doing it because they like it! Ariana Grande famously shared an image of her upside down Christmas tree in 2018, saying it represented her life being ‘upside down’ at the time.

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If you’re keen to get your hands on one, you can snap up an upside down Christmas tree for around $150.

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So what do you think of the upside down Christmas tree trend? Let us know in the comments below.

30 Comments

- - ella12 said
  - 30 Dec 2023
    9:56 pm
That looks just wrong, very silly.

- - mom57569 said
  - 05 Dec 2023
    10:21 pm
This is as silly as the “Trees” that were a couple of sticks branches with lights on the end.
- mom57569 replied
  
  05 Dec 2023 , 10:25 pm
  This is the trees that were trending a few years ago
- - mom91796 said
  - 05 Dec 2023
    10:04 am
Just looking at the upside down tree is hurting and straining my eyeballs. ????

- - tessie said
  - 12 Nov 2023
    1:03 pm
Well, it’s definitely different but I prefer the traditional tree with the trunk at the bottom. I no longer put up a tree since my husband passed away.

- - mom101628 said
  - 12 Nov 2023
    12:10 am
I will definitely pass on this idea, thanks.

- - ~Loui~ said
  - 09 Nov 2023
    2:10 am
Our cats would love jumping on to it hanging from the ceiling.

- - amanda said
  - 08 Nov 2023
    9:03 pm
This is very different but it’s not something I would personally do

- - BellaB said
  - 08 Nov 2023
    6:44 pm
I don’t mind it, but probably wouldn’t do it myself.

- - rovermum said
  - 08 Nov 2023
    8:52 am
Sorry, but it looks so weird. I’ll stick with normal way up thanks.

- - Tharsika Bruno said
  - 08 Nov 2023
    7:03 am
i was laughing to see this. lots of money would be waste

- - ChiWren said
  - 07 Nov 2023
    5:29 pm
This is so silly, but so fun. Reminds me of the perfect cat owners Chrissy tree that went viral a few years ago. It’s hung upside down from the ceiling, perfect!

- - sars_angelchik said
  - 07 Nov 2023
    2:04 pm
That’s just weird…

- - cassy26 said
  - 07 Nov 2023
    12:49 pm
Um yeah I think I’ll stick to the right way up thankyou haha

- - mom443421 said
  - 07 Nov 2023
    9:56 am
To each their own, but the upside-down Christmas tree trend isn’t for me. Some may find it innovative and exciting, I personally prefer the classic charm of a traditional Christmas tree.

- - Ellen said
  - 07 Nov 2023
    8:55 am
I wonder how the assemble it to the ceiling without damage

- - RA1234756 said
  - 07 Nov 2023
    7:40 am
Perhaps they are bolted into the roof to keep toddlers away!
- Ellen replied
  
  07 Nov 2023 , 8:56 am
  Yes I was thinking too it may be practical when you have little kids or pets
- - TraceyGail said
  - 07 Nov 2023
    6:37 am
Well, they are practical when piling presents under them and easier access but not for me.

- - mom223151 said
  - 07 Nov 2023
    12:30 am
Not a good look and I dont want family and friends scratching their heads if I was to do that.

- - mom485182 said
  - 06 Nov 2023
    9:34 pm
We will be sticking with our traditional tree this year, although mostly decorated at the top due to a baby and toddler in our family. Maybe in years to come to can give the upside down style a go.
- mom93821 replied
  
  07 Nov 2023 , 4:31 am
  Looking at the trees makes me feel dizzy!
- - mom265671 said
  - 06 Nov 2023
    9:20 pm
Gosh i cant say i personally like the look