We all know the age old question of whether or not to use artifical trees or real trees that have been cut down. There are many pro's and con's for each of these. I would like to discuss them before I state my opinion.
Pro's of Real Christmas Tree: You get an authentic scent. Takes less space after the season is over because you don't have to store it. After they are used, sometimes they are thrown into lakes and river beds for fish habitats. Some business offer a service of chipping--they take your Christmas tree and mulch it for landscaping.
Con's of Real Christmas Tree: You have to buy a new one every year. You have to water the tree through the season. There is a hassle of going and getting it and bringing it into the house. Some trees have very pokey needles, that shed as the season goes on.
Pro's of Artificial Christmas Tree: There is no care necessary. You also don't have to pay for a new one every year. It has a long life to it; you can use it whenever you want for as long as you want because they are durable and don't have a lifespan. Using artifical trees leaves more trees living for the environment. Can be more cost effective if it's used for many years.
Con's of Artifical Christmas Tree: You have to build it every year. It doesn't smell good. Getting it out of storage can be work. It has wear and tear; nowadays most trees are pre-lit so to have artistic choice you have to buy a new tree for different colors or shapes of lights.
Because I haven't experienced real Christmas Trees inside my house and not being able to see them function, I think aritificial trees are better because that's all I've had. I think they look better than real trees because we can shape it to whatever we want with the wire. (p.s. i dont have a pre-lit tree)so we can custemise it
What's your tree like ?
Which is better?
Do you have a favorie ornament?
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I think that the artificial christmas trees are the best because you can reuse them and they last a lot longer. I feel like most people get sick if there is a real tree in your house. I feel like its what your family prefures, but I personally like the artificial trees.
I like your positive outlook,molly! I have never considered people being allergic to real trees. Even though I have an allergic reaction to grass and other kinds of trees I hadn't really considered coniferous’ Eligibility to be an allergen. Great thinking!
I feel that Christmas trees should be artificial, they last longer, they are easy to assemble, and they hold more lights and ornaments than a real one. But I know if everyone goes to artificials trees traditions would be lost and the people that grow the trees for christmas would lose business.
Oh my gosh I skipped over two things. First I forgot about tree related allergens, then I forgot about the business-oriented around real Christmas trees! Good work!
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