Upside down Christmas trees are the latest bizarre trend to take over this festive season

With Christmas around the corner it's time to dust off the decorations but some people have gone to ridiculous lengths to "spruce up" tradition. Photo / Instagram

As we settle into the month of November it's definitely time to start thinking about Christmas trees.

Designs and decorations are getting bigger and bolder with each passing year.

Now brace yourself as a bizarre new trend is taking off, reports The Sun.

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Yes I know I’m one of those ppl but I already know Nov and Dec are going to be off the hook busy so I had to do it last wk. #upsidedownchristmastree

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People are going all out with their Christmas trees, from rainbow coloured artificial trees to Disney-themed decorations.

So if you really want to shake things up this Christmas you can now get an upside down tree.

The surprising alternative is growing in popularity as people opt for more original designs.

People have begun sharing their upside-down creations on social media.

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One person posted on Instagram saying: "Yes I know I'm one of those ppl but I already know Nov. and Dec. are going to be off the hook busy so I had to do it last wk."

Another, who went for a Disney tree, posted: "Yes. It's up. It's upside down.

"It spins. And it plays music. I'm definitely not BASIC. I'm EXTRA. like guacamole."

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Yes. It’s up. It’s upside down. It spins. And it plays music. I’m definitely not BASIC. I’m EXTRA. like guacamole😂 🎄 #christmas #earlydecor #happy #upsidedownchristmastree 🎅🏻

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Various companies are cashing in on the quirky trees, with items priced from $20 to $200.

The upside-down Christmas tree trend connects to a longstanding Eastern European tradition where an inverted spruce tree hung from the ceiling to represent the holy trinity.

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OH CHRISTMAS TREE - OH CHRISTMAS TREE - Designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Claridges London #karllagerfeld #karlagerfeldtree #karllagerfeldatclaridges #karllagerfeldchristmas #karllagerfelddesign #karlagerfelddesignschristmastree #upsidedowntree #upsidedownchristmastree #designeratchristmas #hotelchristmas #claridgesatchristmas #alternativechristmas #alternativechristmastree #frozentree

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If you find the upside-down Christmas tree too bizarre for your home, consider the fact it has the advantage of keeping curious creatures at bay and the added benefit of more space for all your relatives coming over Christmas Day.

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Should work for toddlers too . . . . . #lifewithkids #lifewithtoddlers #parenting #parenthacks #momhacks #lifehacks #cathacks #puppyhacks #christmas #christmasdecor #christmastree #halfchristmastree #cats_of_instagram

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