Putting up and decorating your Christmas tree is a holiday
tradition which has been in effect for hundreds of years and will
probably be in effect until the end of time. Choosing whether you
want a real Christmas tree or an artificial Christmas tree is a
dilemma which many of us face every year. There are many benefits to
both forms of trees but there are many disadvantages as well.
Here are a few things to consider when deciding which form
of Christmas tree would be best suited for you and your family:
Artificial Christmas Trees
• Artificial trees
eliminate the hassle of having to find time to go and specially
choose a Christmas tree from the lot.
• Another great thing
about artificial trees is they do not need to be watered and the
needles will not fall off and create a mess in your house.
•
The money you will save by purchasing an artificial Christmas tree
can be spent on more presents for your children or possibly other
forms of decorations.
• Artificial Christmas trees can be
put up earlier and stay up longer than real Christmas trees.
• This type of tree is less of a fire hazard because the
needles are not real.
Real Christmas Trees
• Real
Christmas trees look more attractive and have a fragrance like pine
needles. Some families live for the smell of their tree at Christmas
time.
• It is tradition for a number of families to go cut
the tree. It’s a family outing where you go and specifically choose
the one you want every year.
• Real Christmas trees pose a
fire hazard when the branches become dry and hot from the Christmas
lights.
• Real
Christmas Trees have to be maintained and
well-kept. This includes watering and removing the dead needles
which have fallen under the tree.
Ultimately the decision is
yours and you will choose the kind of tree that best suits your
family and your preferences. If you want a tree which requires very
little maintenance then maybe an artificial one would be better
suited for you.
Your Christmas will be wonderful regardless
of the type of tree you choose because this holiday is about loving,
giving and being thankful for what you have.
About the Author: Catherine Spelling is a retired interior
designer who now uses her decorating talents to make holidays an eye
catching event. She is a freelance writer for
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