It would be no exaggeration to say that 2020 has been an upside-down year! So, now that Christmas is fast approaching, we might as well embrace it by, perhaps, getting our hands on an upside-down Christmas tree...

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If you like the unconventional take on the traditional Christmas tree, then you'll be pleased to know there are plenty of retailers offering them - including Amazon, Christmas Tree World, and Wayfair.

Back in 2018, megastar Ariana Grande posted a snap of her own upside-down Christmas tree.

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Check out Ariana's upside-down Christmas tree in her brother Frankie Grande's Instagram post from 2018.

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But are upside-down Christmas trees still "in" this year? That's the question.

Well, one Facebook user by the name of Karen Joyner Mitchell wanted to know just that, and so took to Facebook.

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In the Facebook group, "Black women who love the holidays", the lady posted an image she had Googled of an upside-down tree, writing in the caption: "The upside down [sic] tree - is that still a thing?"

In response, one user named Vickie Crutchfield shared: "I wish I had pictures of my son’s tree years ago!! It was an upside down [sic] tree with Spider-Man under it as if he was holding it up! If I were still into trees. I would definitely do it again."

Another Facebook user, Wanda Kahey, replied: "I have one but it's on the floor not the ceiling. I love it. It's my favorite tree. It will be up in a few weeks."

A third user named Beverly Renee Morgan-Glover admitted that she has never purchased an upside-down Christmas tree, however, thought it made for a striking piece of festive décor.

"It would look great coming off a chandelier. I might try that!!!" she wrote.

Related Video - This Christmas-loving mom put up her Christmas decorations a whole three months early:

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So, would you want to get your hands on an upside-down Christmas tree?

Although they're probably the most iconic iconography from the holiday season, I have plenty of reservations about the use of Christmas trees in our daily lives. Now usually, we'd be pretty crazy to bring a tree into our homes, but holiday season is also silly season when it comes to common sense. I mean - why else do we listen to that Mariah Carey song for weeks on end? Not for our own enjoyment, that's for sure.

But the honest truth, guys, is that you probably shouldn't bring a pine tree into your home for several weeks at a time - even if you don't care about the environment. There are studies which suggest pine trees could make you sick (thanks to all the mould that grows on them), plus they're a potential Trojan horse for weird bugs and other things you generally don't want scurrying around your home.

But instead of buying an artificial tree, this year, why don't you try something a little more... fruity? Look, I don't know about you, but due to an overestimation of my own hunger and my local grocery store's stringent return policy, I've got a lot of pineapples that I need to use for something. 

So imagine my surprise - and relief - when I found out about pineapple Christmas trees! Of course, science hasn't quite yet seen fit to give us all six-foot-tall pineapples, but what pineapple Christmas trees lack in size, they more than make up for in sheer versatility and fruity design possibilities! Just look at this little guy and tell me you won't want four or five of those lighting up your living room:

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While previously, we only knew the crown of the pineapple as the bit you couldn't eat and the bit that really annoys your cat, the top of the pineapple is actually a pretty handy substitute for the individual branches of a Christmas tree, isn't it? Take a look at another one of these pineapple Christmas trees, and you'll see what I mean:

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Even if you don't live in a smaller living space, you can dress each of these little fruits up and dot them around your home. You can give each member of your household a little tree of their own to put their presents under. But sadly, not everyone's going to dig having that many pineapples around.

That's fine: I'm not here to tell you how to live your life. But if you're looking for something a little different this time around for Christmas, why not try decorating your tree like a pineapple this year instead?

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Look, folks: when it comes to new and alternative ways to decorate your home this year, the possibilities are endless. But personally, I think that everybody could use more pineapples. We've already seen pineapple Jack O'Lanterns, haven't we? So, I think that from there, Christmas Pineapples are just the next logical step.

Christmas might not be for well over two months, but that hasn't stopped people from getting into the holiday spirit already.

Yesterday, we learned that Target was selling a giant blow-up Buddy the Elf, and other recent festive news has included the announcement of a seven-foot rainbow Christmas tree, and, perhaps most of exciting of all, that the PlayStation Five will be available in time for the big day next year (yeah, yeah, it's a whole year, but gaming fans have been waiting a long time).

And now, the most festive among us have decided against Halloween decorations this October and opted to put up their Christmas trees instead. Naturally, in our social media-obsessed world, they've been proudly showing them off online.

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While this might seem a bit extra, even if you too have a penchant for decking the halls, it turns out these early decorators might be onto something as they're often happier than those who don't.

Psychoanalyst Steve McKeown explained to Unilad that putting up Christmas decorations is a happy experience, which many strongly associate with their childhood.

In short, it's a way of bringing back the magic we all experienced as kids into our adult lives.

But, as is the case with so many things in life, each to their own. If having your home flashing like the North Pole all year round makes you happy, you do you. We're sure that if nothing else, it will get you extra points with You Know Who.

If you've yet to pack up your Christmas tree because you can't admit the holiday season is over, then you're in luck. Valentine's Day trees are an actual thing.

The trend originated on Instagram, which is currently awash with pictures of gloriously pink and red and lovey-dovey trees - many of which presumably started their lives as something festive.

Make Bailey's Valentine's Day macaroons to complete your lovenest this February: 

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Needless to say, on Valentine's Day trees, ornaments relating to the likes of Santa Clause and snowmen have been replaced by hearts and romantic phrases. While some have still opted for tinsel, the only acceptable colors are red, white and varying shades of pink.

Jennifer, a mom-of-five and runner of the Instagram account Turtle Creek Lane, said that she simply updates the decorations on her Christmas tree to make it suitable for Valentine's.

As per the Sun, she explained: "I simply removed the Christmas ball - ornaments and replaced them with conversation hearts I picked up at The 99 Store and More! I then replaced the Christmas elves with Valentine's fairies."

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As the picture above demonstrates, some people do more than just decorate their Valentine's tree. They theme entire rooms with hearts and romantic paraphernalia.

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Needless to say, just like their Christmas counterparts, the majority of Valentine's Day trees have gifts underneath them. It's the perfect way to build up excitement before yet another big day.

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The Instagram user below revealed that in addition to having Christmas and Valentine's Day trees, she also makes one for St. Patrick's Day too.

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Meanwhile, in other Valentine's Day-related news, you can now get a donut bouquet delivered this February 14, or if your sweet tooth is a little bit more on the boozy side, you could opt for these rosé flavored jelly beans instead.

There are plenty of things we associate with our favorite holiday of the year. Presents, inordinate amounts of food, and cheesy Christmas hits are all part and parcel of the festive season.

And of course, there's also the Christmas tree - a vital addition to your living room during the holiday season. But if you're the sort of person who likes to go all out for the festive season, why not make your own one out of empty wine bottles?

Because it seems to be something of a trend this year. Just check out these fabulous creations:

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Check out how to make this delicious chocolate hazelnut Christmas tree tower:

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Last year, House Beautiful magazine provided its readers with some tips as to how best to construct a Christmas tree from wine bottles.

House Beautiful writes:

"Now that you’ve got your supplies, it’s time to get building (while simultaneously drinking, probably). Place your wine rack where you want your tree to go and wrap the frame in string lights.

"It’s just like decorating a regular tree, except pine needles aren’t sticking you in the face every time you wrap your lights around.

"Now that things are seriously lit, start stacking your empty bottles, working from the ground up.

"Once you’ve got your bottles stacked, add one at the top to look like a tree topper. Plug in your lights and pour yourself a cup of cheer."

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And if you needed any more proof that this Christmas is going to be a boozy one, well, Amazon is now selling a wine stocking that holds two liters of the beverage (or, of course, any other drink).

Known as the 'Stocking Wine Dispenser', the item is one of Amazon's best sellers this holiday season and will set you back just £9.95.