real or artificial?

[reiddb]

I have always had a real tree and the going out to get it, the smell of the needles being sucked up, everything makes it perfect for me!! What's your preference?

[Shandara09]

This year we got a real one, but if it were up to me, I'd always get artificial.  I can understand why people like the real ones, though.

[ktheodos]

Artificial - had it for years - yes, it's getting somewhat old, but it's nice to have consistency and not have to buy a new one each year

[lkeys81]

I can only have artificial tree since I have bad allergies.

[jorhea]

We always get a real one. I love the smell of pine. It is part of our holiday tradition! It wouldn't seem like Christmas without the smell.

[lgemini]

I love my artificial tree, I had this tree for years now.  I will buy a new later.

[donnitab]

Real tree. I love the whole process of picking one out, the smell of it...etc

[articx]

Artificial trees since one can be used many times.

[emily01]

We've always used artificial trees, but someday I'd like a real one.

[bholmes618]

We have used both.  I like a real one but make a mess with all the needles when taking them down at end of season.  Really doesn't matter to me.

[lovelee27]

i want a real one when i have kids but until then ill stick to the fake one

[ebrunt]

Artificial. I've never had a real tree in my life. It seems so messy and also problematic with pets (wouldn't they eat the needles?). Plus, the tree we've had the past couple years is pre-lit with regular white christmas lights... making life 8,000 times more easier!

[loulizlee]

I love a real tree, but I became allergic to them a few years back.  The older I get, the easier I want the whole thing to be.  I like pre-lit trees because they are easy to decorate.  This year I saw half trees advertised, so I decided to order one.  It is nice for people with small living spaces.  It came today, and I like it so far.  We have enough room for a bigger tree, but this gets the tree out of the middle of the floor.

[aconroy]

Real of course

[eisaac1]

Growing up we always used an artificial tree.  It was fun for us and we had no problems with it.  When I got married my husband set up a real tree a few times.  I was so scared it would dry out and catch fire or something. I kept refilling the water basin constantly.  The dried needles would fall off and I had to clean them up.  Artificial is just fine.