What type of Christmas tree real or artificail do you prefer

[vmcutshall]

I have been looking at the artificial trees that are in the stores now. I will probably get a real one though. I live in Oregon and can go and cut one down in the forest for a small fee. When we lived in Oklahoma we had an artificial one because the real ones were to expensive. I really prefer a real tree where you have the smell of pine in your house and I don't mind the needle mess, because all you have to do is put something down plastic under it.

[froggylover227]

I prefer an artificial tree. The real ones are beautiful, but they seem a little to high-maintenance for me. Always having to water them, and trim them, and what-not. The fake ones are cool cause now most of them come pre-assembled with lights, which makes it much more convenient. But hey, it's only October, I've still got time to decide whether or not I will take the fake one out of storage or go all-out this year with a real one!

[scollontrade]

Going out and selecting a real tree and shaping it plus the smell is all part of the Christmas fun. Start early and don't rush is the key to a relaxed Christmas experience. While we are at it let's not forget the reason for the season.

[Bigwhite420]

A real one is the way to go its gust not the same if its plastic

[articx]

I prefer artificial trees. You pay once, get a tree which can last longer, and be used many times over. If you get a real tree, you keep it for a few days, then throw it away, and start over for the following Christmas.

[meemeechowin]

Although I prefer real tree, I bought artificial tree because it is more convenient to keep it years...

[ghamalian]

I think a real tree is nicer, but an artificial tree makes more sense financially, especially if you don't have kids or the kids are grown up. $20 for a life time or $40 a year? I'm going with the $20 for a lifetime.

[AdamH1978]

I think a real tree is nicer, but an artificial tree makes more sense financially, especially if you don't have kids or the kids are grown up. $20 for a life time or $40 a year? I'm going with the $20 for a lifetime.

20 bucks for an artificial tree?  Perhaps you could find an artificial tree at the thrift store that's possibly missing a few branches for 10-20 bucks.  I agree that a fake tree is a better deal in the long run, but a good fake Christmas tree is usually well over 100 dollars.  I don't mind paying a couple hundred for a fake tree if it's going to last for a decade or more.  I'll be making that investment this year as I'm tired of the pine needles all over the house, cutting off branches, watering, the pain in the butt tree stand, and 40 plus dollars for something that is guaranteed to be worthless after the first month of service.

[hwilliams591]

We have a pretty expensive fake tree. Never wanted a real tree in our house.

[dodgers16]

 A real Christmas tree looks very nice, we tried it one year but it cause a few problems! so we will be sticking with an  artificail tree 

[sledgewig]

This year I am buying a PRE-LIT artificial tree!  So tired of putting the lights on the tree! 

[mattc4000]

I always preferred the experience of getting a real tree.  Maybe its reliving the childhood when I went with my family and we all picked out the tree together and subsequently decorated it as a family.  I now have a really nice "fake" prelit tree but something feels a little empty and hollow to me going this route.  Maybe when I have kids of my own I will bring back the real tree.

[animikokala]

We've always used a fake one.  My Mom's allergic to the oils in conifers, so a real one is out. 

Besides, I don't much see the purpose of killing a tree just to use it for a holiday, then just dumping it after.

[devideddi]

I have always went with the real tree for Christmas.  I just think such a fun part of Christmas.  Letting the kids help pick out the tree, then bring it home and set it up.  It creates terrific memories.  Sadly the cost of trees have become so high that I don't know if I can keep up the tradition.  But I will try.

[ljrjess69]

i perfer real but cleaning up the needles is a pain,and i forget to water it