Illuminated artificial christmas tree

Abstract

The artificial Christmas tree has a trunk configured in the form of popular or religious inspired figures, which may include a Christian cross, Santa Claus, an angel, Jesus, holiday signage and a reindeer. The artificial tree is provided with a base to support the trunk and with artificial branches and/or materials that simulate the shape of a Christmas tree. The branches and base are removably attached to the trunk to allow for dismantling and storage. The trunk is fabricated from plastic and/or other material that may be translucent to light. A source of light can be disposed inside the trunk to illuminate the trunk. The branches are of different lengths and configurations so that the assembled artificial tree will assume the shape of a Christmas tree as much as possible.

1 . An artificial Christmas tree comprising:
 a trunk configured as a Christian cross; and   decorative structure attached to the trunk, the decorative structure having a spiral configuration and encompassing the trunk.   
   
   
       2 . The artificial Christmas tree according to  claim 1 , wherein said decorative structure is fabricated from artificial, simulated Christmas wreath material. 
   
   
       3 . The artificial Christmas tree according to  claim 1 , wherein said decorative structure is fabricated from artificial, simulated Christmas wreath material, the artificial Christmas tree further comprising decorative lighting disposed on said artificial, simulated Christmas wreath material. 
   
   
       4 . The artificial Christmas tree according to  claim 1 , wherein said decorative structure comprises continuous neon light tubing. 
   
   
       5 . An artificial Christmas tree, comprising:
 a trunk configured as a Christian cross having a vertical component and a horizontal component, the vertical component having a hollow interior, an upper end, and a lower end, the vertical component having a plurality of openings defined therein;   a rod disposed in the hollow interior of the vertical component and extending from the lower end to the upper end; and   a plurality of artificial, simulated tree branches disposed in the plurality of openings.   
   
   
       6 . The artificial Christmas tree according to  claim 5 , wherein said rod is frictionally secured in the hollow interior of said vertical component at the upper end and the lower end of said vertical component. 
   
   
       7 . The artificial Christmas tree according to  claim 5 , wherein said trunk is fabricated of separable tubing segments. 
   
   
       8 . The artificial Christmas tree according to  claim 5 , wherein said rod is fabricated of separable segments. 
   
   
       9 . An artificial Christmas tree, comprising:
 a trunk configured as a Christian cross having a vertical component and a horizontal component, the vertical component having a hollow interior, an upper end, and a lower end, the vertical component having a plurality of openings defined therein;   a rod disposed in the hollow interior of the vertical component, the rod extending from the lower end to the upper end;   a collar member disposed in the hollow interior, the collar member frictionally engaging the rod; and   a plurality of artificial, simulated tree branches disposed in the plural of openings.   
   
   
       10 . The artificial Christmas tree according to  claim 9 , wherein said trunk and said rod are fabricated of separable segments.