Meet the holiday feature that has been turning thetraditional Christmas treeon its headliterally.
According to legend, Boniface saw a group of pagans worshipping anoak tree.
Upside-down Christmas trees eventually spread beyond Germany, becoming popular throughout European households.
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AsBernd Brunnerexplainsin his bookInventing the Christmas Tree, “there was simply no space.”
But upside-down Christmas trees are gradually growing in popularity.
Part of the appeal of an inverted Christmas tree is how much room it frees up.
Anybodyliving in a tiny homeor apartment can appreciate their value.
Upside-down Christmas trees also serve as a fun alternative to your classic holiday decorations display.
Less is more when it comes to decorating an upside-down Christmas tree.
After all, the most eye-catching part of the display is the tree itself.
For starters, check that you use a heavy-duty hook that can hold more than 20 pounds of weight.
(Steer clear of adhesive wall hooks for this project.)
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