Christmas trees have been a holiday tradition for centuries, but it wasn't until more recently that fake trees became an option. Tree purists insist on cutting down a live Christmas tree every season and can't imagine enjoying a plastic fir. However, there are many reasons to embrace the faux Christmas tree.
Cleaner Fake trees don't lose their needles, the biggest complaint that most people have about live trees in the home. With an artificial tree, you can avoid any encounters with sticky sap. There is also no need to water them, so there are no water bowls to overturn or liquid to spill as you carry it from sink to tree.
Safer Real trees can become a fire hazard as they dry out. In addition, most fake Christmas trees are created from flame resistant materials for added safety. This doesn't mean that you should use electrical devices irresponsibly with an artificial tree, but an errant spark is less likely to cause major damage.
Reusable While an artificial tree may initially be more expensive than a real tree, consider it an investment. You can put your fake tree up again and again, making it both an economical and an environmentally sound choice compared to cutting down and throwing out a live tree every year.
Variety of styles No matter what kind of tree is your favorite, you can find it in an artificial form. There are artificial trees of all sizes from tabletop trees that are a foot (.3 m) tall to 12-foot (3.7 m) trees that fill an entire living room. You can buy artificial trees that come with built-in lights, music, or fiber optic effects. If you miss the scent of pine, you can even buy air fresheners that recreate that aspect of the real tree experience. And these varied artificial specimens are sold in a wide range of prices, so you can find an artificial tree to fit any budget.