Real or fake Christmas tree?

I was allergic to real Christmas trees as a child, or "Holiday trees" as they are now called due to social, and political conflicts about public religion. So we always had a fake tree for Christmas. I don't know why my family celebrates Christmas Nobody in my immediate family is christian. I think maybe it's more about seeing smiles on our loved ones faces, than it is about celebrating the birth of Christ. Which I don't understand, because Christ wasn't even born on December 23rd. Anyway, getting off topic here. I think real trees have their high points.. like the smell of a fresh cut pine to go along with the whole seasonal..thing. But fake trees. You only have to buy one and they are good forever, and theres generally no mess when you go to put it away. Unlike a real tree. Which leaves pine needles all over the place, and sap on the floor, or presents if your unlucky. So My vote is Fake tree

Hi, missybear. I have always wanted the real Christmas feeling when it comes to the tree. We have always had a fake Christmas tree for as long as I can think of. That was what we brought up on. Having a real Christmas tree appealed to me. But, I would rather have the fake, it lasts longer.

Normally I don't do a tree, but I found this awesome black one and put it up. The cats would normally take it down, but I put it in a room they aren't allowed in! I don't do real trees, I'm allergic to them so its artificial all the way for me!

Hi Missybear, How i wish we can have a real christmas tree but we don't have the luxury of it here in our country. That's is why we are using the fake one (made of plastic, cloth and other indigenous materials). We are already happy with it and it makes us feel the spirit of christmas by gathering together around it putting on hangs and other trimmings. The first time i touched a real christmas tree was two years ago in washington, dc-- i was so excited to feel it. I really got close touched and even smelled it. it was huge and really full of hangs, trimmings and decorations. at least i had the chance to see a real one.

Fake or not, what important is that the meaning of it, knowing it's meaning shows that the people who have that trees knows also the real meaning of Christmas. We cannot define Christmas by only having some decorations and giving gifts at the time of it. Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ who sacrifices his life for humanity. Being happy with what you have, gives the Christmas more sense. Being happy with your love ones on that occasions and being with them, and pray together and thank God for his goodness makes Christmas meaningful than any other occasion. That's all and God Bless. Merry Christmas to you.

If you had a yard where you could plant the tree I would tell you to get a real one. If you want one for Xmas only, you should get a fake. You won't have to cut a tree. After all, forest are devastated every year just to give people Christmas trees. That is not good for the environment. Hope I helped.

anything and everything real is much better!!but i do with fake ones as the real ones are overpriced and they are quite cumbersome as they tend to be a bit messier.

Fake or Real, it doesn't matter missy, just feel the spirit of Christmas, enjoy family reunions, enjoy the season, live the meaning of what Christmas is all about, the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ to save us from our sins. Yeah, yeah, I know I sound corny but its true Christmas comes once a year just enjoy it. Now going back to the topic, I will choose fake over the real one because we now experience global warming and cutting trees will never be the best option if you still want to live. You can make the fake one look real, its all about your creativity and eagerness to keep the Christmas spirit alive in your home. If your house suits to the weather the tree needs to survive, I would suggest to cut one tree including its roots and be planted in your house so that you won't need to kill another one every year. A time of Joy and a Time of Peace! God Bless you Missy! -GELO-

Hi there missybear, Well, when I was growing up we always had a real tree at home. When my kids were smaller we used to go out and pick out our tree together which was fun. What wasn't fun was stepping on the needles that would get stuck in the carpet. Then there is the cleanup and disposal after. One year my grandmother gave us a fake tree and we never went back to the real. I miss the smell of the real tree the most, I think.

I like real tree but it's hard to fine a small one near our area. they are too tall and big trees.. I can't find shorter branches to make a Christmas tree. There are real trees for sale but they are too expensive. I just used the fake one than buying a real tree and it will just die after. While the fake tree you can re use it every year as long as they are still good.

I live in the country, and am very close to an actual tree farm, so I just drive up there with my family and a saw and we cut one down for cheap. I am happy to support the local economy, and love the smell of a fresh cut tree. I never have used a fake one before.

When it comes to the Christmas trees, I have to say that there are no constructed answers. If your choice is a real tree, then you may face various complex steps. You see, Most Christmas trees are now raised on established farms, which means that deforestation isn't an issue, but they must be shipped, often from long distances. They do require pesticides and fueled vehicles to maintain, and may end up taking up space in landfills. If you want to choose a fake one, you see, most artificial Christmas trees are typically from oil-derived, pollution-releasing polyvinyl chloride, which really do harm to our health. When you are ready to make a choice, it depends on a number of factors, including where you live, how you celebrate and precisely what you buy, which are all necessary factors that you should take into consideration.

I have a fake tree and I love it. It is so much easier than buying a real tree because the last few years they are expensive. I had a real tree growing up and of course they were not expensive back then, but now they are badly priced. It is easier having a fake tree because you can put it up as early as you want to and have more time to enjoy it. I put my tree up Thanksgiving night while listening to Christmas Carols. The tree comes down New Years Day.

You are so lucky to have experienced putting up a real tree with littles candles. As much as I want for a real Christmas tree, here in the Philippines, pine trees are not much of an abundance here so whether I like it or not, I would opt for the fake Christmas tree. Despite it being fake, I want my tree all pimped out to the max with the works, lights, trimmings, christmas decorations, candy canes. Happy decorating your fake or real Christmas trees everyone!

I prefer real over the fake ones. It just feels more Christmassy with a real tree. However, like you, I don't like the mess or upkeep that comes with the real trees, so, I have a fake one. It's only 3 feet tall, I think. Happy mylotting!

Hi missybear! I'm going with the fake tree. I like it better because of the needle thing. I also like the fact that I have one with built in lights so I don't have to fool with straightening them out and adjusting them..lol..I guess I'm a lazy Christmas tree assembler..lol.

Real Christmas tree is very expensive here in the Philippines. We prefer to use fake than real because it can last longer and you can use it again. It is also good to have real Christmas tree because of the smell of the tree. Right now my mother made a Christmas tree out of broomstick for a change.

honestly speaking, we never had real Christmas trees here. Probably because i live in the Philippines (and btw, i don't know what tree is used). All we have here, in all 20+ years of my life, i only remember having the plastic ones where it comes in all sorts of sizes. And yeah, it is easier to store, use and re-use once Christmas season is over. From the movies, i see that the real trees are being carried over at the top of the cars and being dragged inside the house. Of course this leaves a mess inside the house when it dries up. and you might never know what insects it may bring inside your house too. so for me, i would prefer a fake/plastic ones. But would like to experience at least once to have a real tree inside the house, where we could decorate it and relieve the old days where we would get presents under it.

i used to celebrate christmas on fake tree.It is easier to handle them as compared to real trees..it does'nt matter real or fake all just matter is that real joy and happiness of Christmas..

I like the real, because I don't have to worry about storing the fake tree after christmas. I don't have much room left in my closets, and don't want to store in an outside shed.