Real or artificial?

[reiddb]

We have never used an artifical tree....I know $$ wise it is the better way to go, but there's just something about the real deal!!! I love it! What about you?

[12amos]

For many years I always used a real Christmas tree.  Always loved the smell, it put me in the Christmas spirit.  Now that I'm older I have allergies and unfortunately a real Christmas tree is not an option for me. I use an artificial Christmas tree and decorate it nicely.  It works just as well and without all the watering and messy clean up of a real tree.  I think there are pros and cons for both, just depends on what your preference is and what you can deal with.  I still love a real Christmas tree, just wish my allergies felt the same.      

[msmoneybags48]

I like the artificial Christmas trees.  They are really convenient and goes up in a jiffy without all the muss and fuss of having to clean up after it.  My grandson loves to get Christmas presents, and I may splurge this year and get one for him.

[lucky382001]

I have used an artificial one for years. I thought though I like both that it was sad to cut down a tree for a short decorating purpose. No offense to others that chose to do it  but it is what I choose.

[Timberlan127]

I'm a country girl all the way and could never picture putting up an artificial tree as our main Christmas tree. I do have an artificial one in the study that has only my husbands racing ornaments on it. But we just love getting together with family and all going to pick out a tree and then putting it up. I know it's more expensive but we consider it worth it.

[articx]

My family has been using an artificial tree for years. It is easy to set up, put away, and can be re-used many times meaning you can save money.

[vp44]

I always had a real tree because of the smell of it. I love that smell when you walk in your home and it just hits. Now we a fake tree because we may not always be able to afford a tree and I do not want my son to be with out one, after all where would Santa put his presents. 

[Dynamite2013]

I love real trees as long as they are not pine I am allergic to pine. but when we don't have the money to buy one I use the fake one.

[luvh8tragedy87]

We have always had an artificial tree. I've never had the desire for a real one. I like the fact that artificial trees come in different colors. I just got a little pink one myself.

[ktheodos]

My family has been using an artificial tree for years. It is easy to set up, put away, and can be re-used many times meaning you can save money.

same here....

[tikihut5]

We use an artificial tree. I've never used a real tree.

[rghvac69]

I've always used an artificial tree. Real trees are too messy and they're a fire hazard.

[lgemini]

I love to use artificial Christmas tree, it is less mess to clean up.

[gaylasue]

We always had an artificial tree when I was growing up because my mother is allergic to the real trees.  After I got married, my husband and I got a real tree.  I broke out in hives from head to foot.  No more real trees for us.  As a matter of fact, I haven't put a Christmas tree up for the past four years and probably won't this year.  Just doesn't seem the same since my daughter grew up on us.  It would take me 2-3 days to put the tree up and longer than that to take it down.

[gbabesmom]

We have an artificial tree. Our home is small and the little four foot tree is perfect.