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