# Virtual X-Mas Pines Claim Your Place on the Web-tastic World Christmas Tree! By Cat_Marie | Published 2009-12-02 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-Christmas-Tree References: [prweb](http://www.prweb.com/releases/theworldchristmastree/2009/prweb3274044.htm) & [theworldchristmastree](http://theworldchristmastree.com/) The World Christmas Tree is a [virtual global Christmas project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-pole-cabin-on-zillow) made up of avatars and was started by David Drygin in the hopes of bringing 10 million people from around the world, together on the internet. There are a little over 181,000 places left on the tree and joining is very easy. All you have to do is pick a spot, upload your picture and you will become part of this World Christmas Tree. You can also send [virtual presents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magical-moments), leave comments and vote for your favorite people. On Christmas Eve, the 4,000 most popular participants will be moved up into the VIP zone, located between 4.9 and 5th mile. I grabbed my spot on the World Christmas Tree! Come join me and 9.9 million others--or just send me gifts! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Virtual Global Christmas:** Opportunity to create virtual experiences for global celebrations, connecting people from around the world. - **Avatar-based Communities:** Disruptive innovation potential in developing virtual platforms where users can interact and connect through avatars. - **Virtual Gifting and Voting:** Innovation opportunities in creating virtual gifting and voting systems for online communities and events. ### Who This Affects Most - **Virtual Events:** Opportunity to develop platforms for hosting virtual events and celebrations. - **Virtual Community Platforms:** Disruptive innovation potential in building online platforms for avatar-based communities and social interactions. - **E-commerce and Digital Gifting:** Opportunity to create innovative platforms for virtual gifting and e-commerce experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Christmas-Themed USB Keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psb-xmas-tree.md) - [Influencer Christmas Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giftmas-tree.md) - [Global Pixel Canvas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wplace.md) - [Karaoke Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-tree-display.md) - [AI-Generated Festive Greetings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/messages-from-santa.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) - [Illuminated Christmas Tree Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-lit-up.md) - [Recycled Wood Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-christmas-tree-alternative.md)