One of the decorative tendencies seen more and more, both in commercial stores and in houses, is the Christmas tree backwards, that is, an inverted tree that hangs from the ceiling, which seems to float challenging gravity.
But how did this trend originate? Although there is no unique version, everything seems to point to the European tradition that, coupled with the limitation of space, He acquired popularity in recent years, as part of the Christmas decoration of celebrities and large shopping centers.
Although they are common in stores and shopping centers, more and more trees are invested in houses.Grosby Group.
Where does the Christmas tree come upside down?
One of the possible origins of the Christmas tree backwards dates back to the seventeenth century, when San Bonifacio, a Benedictine monk, hung a ceiling fir To offer it to the Blessed Trinity, as an effort for pagans to stop worshiping oaks.
However, there is another version that points to a tradition of Eastern Europesince in the twentieth century it was common that in Poland Natural trees will be placed in this way to celebrate the holidays. According to the Polish Art Center, it was often only a branch that hung from the roof and not a complete tree, this idea was gradually evolving to the trend we see today.
Lafayette galleries inverted in Paris in 2014.Chesnot / Getty Images.
Trend today
In recent years, the inverted trees have become very common in shopping centers, departmental stores and famous galleries such as Lafayette in Paris, although this idea has also become popular in the houses, one of the main reasons being the originality of this idea, since it takes a different turn to the traditional Christmas decoration.
However, there is a merely spatial reason: Practicality to hang a tree tree to occupy less surface in a room. Therefore, this trend is ideal for small houses or departments, buildings and shops lobbys with a few meters. You will not have to worry about moving your place furniture every time you want to decorate your home.