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So what is the deal with these wacky upside-down Christmas trees? Apparently the marketers are creating a new way to look at Christmas by turning trees upside-down. They claim, the upside-down Christmas tree will create more space for presents. Why not just buy a smaller tree if you don't have the room?

The tradition of the Christmas tree dates back to 12th century Central Europe in which the triangular shape of the Fir Tree represents the Holy Trinity of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. People revered the Fir tree as God's Tree, with the star on top pointing to heaven.

So does that mean the upside-down tree is pointing to Satan? Mmm, could be??
If you want one, Hammacher Schlemmer has a 7 foot pre-lit upside-down tree for $599.

I'll take a 1950's retro aluminum Christmas tree (with a musical rotating base and an illuminating color wheel) over an upside-down tree any day! Now that is good design.