Surprise Santa with a playful upside-down Christmas tree that hangs from the ceiling.
Here’s how to hang one in your home.
Seriouslyit’s easier than you’d think!
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Brie Goldman
Where Did Upside-Down Christmas Trees Come From?
The concept continues to grow in popularity around the world as an alternative to the traditional upright tree.
How Do I Hang an Upside-Down Christmas Tree?
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There are a few different ways to hang an upside-down Christmas tree from the ceiling.
Measure your ceiling height and the width of your Christmas tree area before committing to a large holiday tree.
Most buyable inverted trees range from 5.5 feet to 7.5 feet tall.
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How Do I Decorate an Upside-Down Christmas Tree?
Upside-down tree toppers can extend far beyond the traditional Christmas angel or star.
Ornaments are given a little more visibility on an upside-down tree because of the inverted branches.
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Another bonus: Upside-down Christmas trees leave more room on the ground for presents!
Where Do I Put Gifts with an Upside-Down Christmas Tree?
Tradition calls for the presents to be nestled under the tree, atop aChristmas tree skirt.
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Arrange them in stacks or loosely scattered below the tree.
These photos of upside-down Christmas trees provide decorating ideas for a range of options and tastes.
We love the way this real tree is hungnext to the fireplaceand draped with ornaments.
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And because it doesn’t touch the floor, there’s extra room for presents below!
Claridge’s Hotel in London offers an elegant upside-down Christmas tree in the center of its lobby.
We love the look of these long metallic Christmas ornaments, which dangle beautifully on this upside-down Christmas tree.
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Avoid using adhesive wall hooks.
A corner that won’t be touched much is the best spot for this tree.
