Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 The must-have decoration this Christmas... the upside-down tree It's likely to be a Christmas to remember this year as the latest 'must have' decoration for every fashionable festive home hits British stores...the upside-down tree. Instead of the traditional tree in a tub, those anxious to follow the latest Yuletide trend are flocking to buy new artificial upside-down trees. The trees selling for anything up to £300 online are said to follow in the ancient European tradition of hanging trees upside down to represent the Holy Trinity of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost as well as the shape of Jesus on the cross. One online trader said they envisage a rush of orders even though it was the first year they had stocked the upside down trees. "It's the first time we've sold them and web're hoping they are going to be a big hit with our customers," said Leanne Murray of Express Gifts. In modern small houses the trees are said to be perfect for saving space in that there are fewer big branches at floor level eating into the room. John Lewis are already stocking the trees in a six foot version selling for £75 and, even though Christmas is still two months away, they are flying out of the stores. The trees, which rest on a base extending out from the trunk, have already proved popular in America but are now taking Britain by storm. A spokesman for the company said: "The 'upside down tree' is not so new! "Hanging fir trees upside down dates back to the Middle Ages." "Legend has it that a 7th century monk used the triangular shape of the fir tree to describe the Holy Trinity to the German people. "It then became revered as 'God's tree' and was hung upside down from the ceiling as a symbol of Christianity. "Centuries later it became the fashion to stand the trees the right way up with the tip pointing to heaven. "More recently 'upside down Christmas trees' were introduced by retailers for in-store displays, allowing more decorations to be displayed at eye-level and freeing up floor space. "With its smaller 'footprint' it takes up far less space and keeps decorations out of reach of small children and pets. "It also allows Christmas ornaments to hang better, standing out from the tree and not getting caught up in the foliage. "Last but not least, an 'upside down tree' leaves more space for placing presents around the base." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus 0 Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Yeah - friend of mine has had one up for about a week. Looks really minging at first but not too bad once you get used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Had them in Australia for years.....I'll get my coat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15873 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 those anxious to follow the latest Yuletide trend You can pretty much stop reading the piece right there. Why are otherwise rational people such idiots when it comes to Christmas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Aye, saw one in John Lewis a couple of weeks ago. Each to their own, but when I first saw it I couldn't help but think 'wanker.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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