So this post is really directed toward my wife. We go through the same argument – I mean discussion – every Christmas season. She makes the case for procuring a FAKE evergreen tree to decorate, while I advocate for the REAL DEAL.
I understand the points she makes, championing fakeness, such as…
It is “cheaper” in the long run, not buying a tree every year
Quicker to assemble
She does not need my assistance, necessarily, going to get the tree
Less messy (as needles start to drop)
It “saves” a tree
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But I say, there are soooo many more pros to a real live tree, such as…
Supporting local Christmas tree farmers
No evergreen tree should be “assembled”; there is just something wrong with that picture
Cannot recycle most synthetic trees, but you can repurpose or reuse
The whole family experience of going, picking out the tree, bringing it home, putting it up, etc. Come on, it’s a Currier and Ives moment for sure.
WAY more avenues to reuse or recycle your live tree and decorations
And there are a million environmental benefits to live trees according to the National Christmas Tree Association (totally unbiased facts).
So there you go. I won that argument for sure…right honey…please? Post a comment to share your family’s holiday tradition!
Josh Steffen Horticulture Manager
