# Bible-Carved Christmas Trees Pocket-Sized Desecrated Holiness By Sandra Winn | Published 2008-12-22 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bible-carved-christmas-trees-desecrated-holiness-for-your-pocket References: [cribcandy](http://www.cribcandy.com/all/0a052e0cc24926ac5d6d0370ff0dc567&pageoffset=0) & [produktdesign.hfg-karlsruhe.de](http://produktdesign.hfg-karlsruhe.de/projekte.php?filter=Studenten&id=44) In keeping with the Christmas spirit, German designer Katrin Sonnleitner created Bible-carved Christmas trees from [pocket Bibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-christmas-book). Cool huh? A bit of desecrated holiness for your pocket. As we all know, religious folks do not like their Holy Books to be torn apart, cut, drawn on, flushed down toilets, or any other similar destructive acts. However, I suppose in the case of Bible-carved Christmas trees, many might make an exception--although I cannot speak as to how the 'man upstairs' feels about it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Religious](https://www.trendhunter.com/religious) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Religious-inspired Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can include creating new art forms and products inspired by religious symbols and texts. - **Customized Holiday Decor:** There is an opportunity to create personalized and unique holiday decorations by incorporating religious elements into traditional designs. - **Controversial Art:** Exploring controversial topics, such as using religious texts in unconventional ways, can spark conversation and engage audiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore new possibilities by incorporating religious elements into their creations. - **Holiday Decor:** The holiday decor industry can offer customized products that cater to consumers looking for unique and religious-inspired designs. - **Conversational Art:** Controversial art can find a place in galleries and exhibitions, attracting audiences interested in thought-provoking pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Wood Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-christmas-tree-alternative.md) - [Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caroline-chaptini.md) - [Pop-Up Holiday Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-minute-christmas-trees.md) - [Cutout Christmas Tree Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-tree-display.md) - [Decorative Caramel-Filled Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-caramel-tree.md) - [Festive Bamboo Tissues Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackatree.md) - [Sculpted Holiday Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastel-palette.md) - [Tobacco-Scented Holiday Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-high-light.md) - [Charitable Christmas Decoration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charitable-christmas-decoration.md)