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Artificial Christmas trees have come a long way from the pure, sometimes
dreadful and sometimes charming, fakery of a few decades ago. Of course, the
greatest thing about getting an artificial Christmas tree is that you’ll
save money. If you’re thinking of switching this year, remember artificial
trees don’t smell like the real thing. Remember, too, that you’ll need
storage room for your fake Xmas trees after Christmas.
Artificial Xmas trees and their genuine counterparts are one of the most
popular traditions associated with the celebration of Christmas.
Traditionally, the real and later the artificial tree was not brought in and
decorated until Christmas Eve, and then removed the day after twelfth night;
to have a tree put up before or after these dates was considered bad luck.
Artificial trees are very popular, particularly in the US, where despite
their lack of realism, they are considered more convenient and less
expensive than a real Xmas tree.
What is the origin of the artificial Xmas tree? These Christmas trees
appeared in Germany towards the end of the 1800s as a way to save native
forests. Metal wire Christmas trees were covered with goose, turkey, ostrich
or swan feathers. The feathers on these trees were often dyed green to
imitate pine needles! The Addis Brush Company created the first
artificial-brush Christmas tree in the 1930s, using the same machinery that
made their toilet brushes!
There are two distinct differences between live trees and artificial ones:
tradition and convenience. That said; a fake tree might be the perfect
solution for holiday decorating. Ease of setup and maintenance, discount
prices, health concerns and even fashion are all factors that may play into
the decision to abandon a real tree for a faux facsimile. Artificial trees
are relatively cheap and have evolved over the years.
How Do Fake Trees Compare?
One
of the most telling comparisons involves a question: how long does it take
you or your family to perfectly decorate the Christmas tree? When comparing,
take into consideration that artificial trees come predecorated and prelit,
you only need to add Christmas presents. After the holidays, you don’t need
to stress yourself offloading decorations, which is great compared to real
trees. Just put your predecorated tree in a big bag, stand first and tie the
top, which is the best way to keep the dust out.
Review Of Artificial Trees Compared To Real Ones
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When you
buy an artificial tree it will last longer than a real tree
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Studies
have shown that the artificial models for sale are usually thrown out after
ten years
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You can
feel safer when you purchase the artificial trees because they are not a
fire hazard
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Designer
models such as Fraser Fir and Hamilton Spruce can be found online
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Unique
predecorated and prelit models are available for the best price
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Artificial
trees are generally inexpensive, because they are made of cheap materials,
whereas many live trees are of poor quality and can deteriorate quickly
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Decorative
tinsel can be added to make your tree look special
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Artificial
trees don’t litter the floor with pine needles like real trees do
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If you
don’t like the smell of pine artificial trees won’t bother you or cause
allergies
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If you do
like the smell of pine you can buy a special pine spray for your tree
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Artificial
trees can’t rot like real trees can
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Artificial
trees are easy to assemble and store away
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Artificial
trees don’t weigh much
Nothing symbolizes the
holiday like shopping for a Christmas tree, whether real or fake. Shopping
online for trees is easy, and higher quality synthetic materials and
assembly techniques make for more authentic looking trees than those of the
past. And you can choose trees from a variety of species, from fir to
evergreen to spruce. And best of all, artificial trees are affordable: the
upfront cost of an artificial tree is often greater than that of a real one,
but after just a few years’ use you will begin saving money.
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