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This page shows and tells how to have an upside down Christmas tree correctly, from start to finish, using (mostly) just things you normally have around the house at Christmas. The three steps are:

1. how to hang an upside down Christmas tree from the ceiling,
2. how to trim the tree that is upside down, and
3. how to place presents "under" an upside down Christmas tree.

Have a look at this video first, to give yourself an overall picture of what you are up against. If you feel confident you can go on after seeing this video, then read down the rest of the page for all the details!

1. Hold the undecorated Christmas tree upside down and check to see if it will look right in various places until you decide on a place.
2. Take the frame off the bottom of the Christmas tree.
3. Nail a Christmas tree skirt to the frame.
4. Nail a loop to the middle of the frame, through the skirt.
5. Nail the frame to the ceiling.

1. Fasten a large hook to the bottom of the tree by winding a long wire around the bottom branches and the stem of the Christmas tree.
2. Test hang the Christmas tree upside down to see if it is crooked.
3. Take the tree down and adjust the wires as needed to make the tree hang straightly upside down.

1. Once you are sure that the tree will hang upside down straightly, then take it down and have someone hold it upright.
2. Put the Christmas lights and the garland on the tree as usual.
3. Once the lights are on, then hang the tree upside down and put the Christmas tree ornaments on.
4. Nail decorative gifts to the ceiling "under" the upside down Christmas tree.