# Fishy Holiday Arbor The Eel-Powered Christmas Tree is a Unique Piece of Decor By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eel-powered-christmas-tree References: [gajitz](http://gajitz.com/shocking-alternative-energy-eel-powered-christmas-tree/) & [enosui](http://www.enosui.com/) Just when I think that the Japanese has surprised me for the last time, they come out with something like the eel-powered Christmas Tree to prove me wrong. The first of its kind, it is definitely one [unique piece of holiday decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-sparkles-outdoor-decor). Located at the Enoshima Aquarium, the eel-powered Christmas Tree is just what you would expect. The [tree's lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighting-experience) are hooked up to a tank housing the eel. Every time the eel moves, it powers the lights. Visitors can help the eel by dancing and jumping on a mat placed in front of his temporary home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Renewable Energy-powered Decor:** Incorporating renewable energy sources, such as eels, into holiday decor creates a unique and eco-friendly experience. - **Interactive Christmas Decor:** Interactive elements, like dancing mats, add a new level of engagement and entertainment to traditional holiday decorations. - **Unconventional Holiday Experiences:** Unusual and unexpected holiday installations, like the eel-powered Christmas Tree, create memorable and shareable moments for visitors. ### Where This Applies - **Renewable Energy:** Incorporating renewable energy sources, like eels, into various industries has the potential to revolutionize sustainable power generation. - **Event Planning and Decor:** Event planners and decor companies can explore interactive and unconventional elements to create unique experiences for clients. - **Tourism and Entertainment:** Innovative holiday attractions and experiences, such as the eel-powered Christmas Tree, can attract tourists and enhance the entertainment industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Karaoke Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-tree-display.md) - [Christmas-Themed USB Keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psb-xmas-tree.md) - [Tree-Inspired Solar Panel Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarbotanic-energy-tree.md) - [Illuminated Christmas Tree Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-lit-up.md) - [Waste-Activated Digital Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lit-by-sht.md) - [Neon Illuminated Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluorescence.md) - [Carbon-Neutral LED Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-tree.md) - [Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caroline-chaptini.md) - [Tobacco-Scented Holiday Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-high-light.md)