Maybe you have already seen a few fancy Christmas trees looking as if they are hanging of the ceiling, garmented with beautiful ornaments and bright lights? They have started popping out in social media, looking as the innovative trend. Well guess what. The trees are really hanging and …it seems that the trend is here to stay!

Image credit: hotel Claridge in London

According to some, this brings a more creative touch in the Christmas decorations. For more than a few weeks, a number of social media posts are really dominating popular platforms such as twitter and instagram!

In the past few days we have seen such trees everywhere, from malls, houses, hotels! Karl Lagerfeld himself has designed an upside down tree for Claridge’s the art deco hotel in the heart of London.

Image credits: bazaar UK

These trees supposedly are not only eye-catching and trendy, but also serve other purposes as well!

1st. Apparently they leave more space for more presents..

Image by IG user toocutesassi

2nd. They are ‘children’ and ‘pet’ safe as it makes more difficult for them to make a Christmas mess!

Image by IG kin_rou

But how do you really open the presents when they are located on the ceiling?

Image by ig kgstyledesign

3rd. Pff.. It is a trend, so a pretty strong reason!

Image by Montezumas Chocolates - twitter

4th. It is a very old tradition, so following traditions is a must, right?
As per information by Flare and the spruce this tradition goes back to the Middle Ages, when as a symbol of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion, they used to put fir trees upside down. The trees would be decorated with flowers and food.

It seems that people either love it

or hate it

And if you were thinking about getting one, keep in mind that some of those trees cost from $150 up to $1000.

Now that you have read all about it, are you a lover or a hater?
Will you be hanging or flipping a Christmas tree?

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