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Do prefer putting up a live Christmas tree, or are you putting up an artificial Christmas tree? Or are you foregoing all tradition and not even bothering with a tree this year?
“I do both.”
“I kinda of wish I would have got a live tree this year. Have the same artificial tree that I have had for 15 years. It gets heavier every year now that I am older, but I think it is nice to support our local tree growers. We have some nice tree farmers in our area.”
“I like a live tree.”
“Artificial unless it’s a live one that can be planted after Christmas.”
“Next year, I want to get a live tree. I miss having one and that lovely smell.”
“For the first time in my life we purchased an artificial tree this year. We are in between home remodeling projects, and a real tree would have been a real pain. Typically I cut my own down every year. It’s kind of a tradition in my house.”
“I like a real tree. It wouldn’t be Christmas season around here if the house didn’t smell like a fresh-cut tree, and I wasn’t stepping on pine needles for a month.”
“I love the smell and the look of real Christmas trees. False trees just look bare.”
“I’m allergic to live trees so we replace our artificial tree every four to five years. We always put up three trees every year.”
“Live trees are nice, but if you buy one every year, it’s expensive. Last year, a friend bought one for $60. I paid $90 for an artificial one. And it fits in the space I need it to.”
“I grew up with a live tree, but now at my age no way I can get it in the stand, cut off the lower branches, etc., etc. It’s been and will stay an artificial tree here on out, but I do miss the smell of the real tree!”
“I get live trees every year. I usually buy ones with roots still on, then plant outside after Christmas.”
“I like the real trees because they smell so Christmasy and they represent the real meaning. Artificial trees are actually more dangerous in a fire because of the smoldering plastic under extreme amount of heat that will cause death faster than a real one.”