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Real or Artificial? The Christmas tree debate.

ninerbuff
ninerbuff Posts: 48,457 Member
From the earliest time I can remember, I've always grown up with an artificial Christmas tree. It was easy to put together, take down, and I didn't have to worry about pine needles (which I am allergic to) all over.
But I was in a relationship in the 90's where my GF at the time was so "Earthy", that she refused to have an artificial tree. So for 3 years I endured, buying a tree, finding a way to make it balance correctly in the stand, clean up pine needles, and then drag it out of the house to get rid of it.
After that relationship, I went directly back to having an artificial tree and have never looked back.
So I just put my tree up, and with a smile, sprayed some "pine tree scent" to finish the job.

So real or artificial for you?

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  • Realkf3e899u8tho.jpg
    The perfect tree has already been chosen, now I just need to decorate it.
  • vasairiah
    vasairiah Posts: 5,187 Member
    Why go fake if you can get real... it's so much better
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,457 Member
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    The perfect tree has already been chosen, now I just need to decorate it.
    What's the going price for a tree nowadays?

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  • SwashBlogger
    SwashBlogger Posts: 395 Member
    I guess both have their merits. I too grew up with artificial trees most years. I like them a lot and just put up a huge real wreath indoors from the boy scouts for the scent. How American is that?!
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    Real my whole life.
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    Real my whole life, but I wouldn't mind a fake.
  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,041 Member
    I've only had artificial. Doesn't really faze me either way
  • FaylinaMeir
    FaylinaMeir Posts: 661 Member
    Fake, because knowing me I'd be that person whose house caught on fire, plus most apartments don't allow real trees. I LOVE earthy stuff but I still worry.
    I think if you buy a fake good quality tree and have it most your life that is the way to go.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,575 Member
    None for me
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,457 Member
    arditarose wrote: »
    None for me
    You do realize that putting one up counts as cardio? :#

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  • Go_Mizzou99
    Go_Mizzou99 Posts: 2,628 Member
    Artificial all the way now that the kids are outta da house. My fav is an antique silver tree with the color wheel. We put our old childhood toys under it and use the new artificial tree for the official stuff. Red ornaments only thank you.

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  • [/quote] What's the going price for a tree nowadays?

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    Mine is only 7ft tall and was $32 at Home Depot.
  • I can post a completed pic when I'm finished if ya like....I'm kind of a Christmas nut. Lol would totally Grizwald it if I had the room.
  • BlueEyedRedhead
    BlueEyedRedhead Posts: 5,169 Member
    edited November 2014
    Artificial all the way now that the kids are outta da house. My fav is an antique silver tree with the color wheel. We put our old childhood toys under it and use the new artificial tree for the official stuff. Red ornaments only thank you.


    I have one of those too.... but I'm searching for the color wheel. So nostalgic!
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,575 Member
    ninerbuff wrote: »
    arditarose wrote: »
    None for me
    You do realize that putting one up counts as cardio? :#

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    Uggghhh. I hate cardio too. I live in the city so I'd have to buy one on the street and walk it home too. Not a bad burn.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,457 Member
    I can post a completed pic when I'm finished if ya like....I'm kind of a Christmas nut. Lol would totally Grizwald it if I had the room.
    Would love to see it.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,457 Member
    arditarose wrote: »
    ninerbuff wrote: »
    arditarose wrote: »
    None for me
    You do realize that putting one up counts as cardio? :#

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
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    Uggghhh. I hate cardio too. I live in the city so I'd have to buy one on the street and walk it home too. Not a bad burn.
    Lol, that's why I suggested it! Get some dreaded cardio in and at the same time enjoy some Christmas spirit.
    Now I expect you to put up a pic when your done.

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  • Anahita_Swims
    Anahita_Swims Posts: 4,127 Member
    edited November 2014
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    my parents always had artifical.... Ive always had a real one... i cut it up and burn it after christmass smells great

    as for needles i get a non drop and its british grown so makes me feel good inside :)

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  • BlueEyedRedhead
    BlueEyedRedhead Posts: 5,169 Member
    Anahita, I like that... simple yet pretty. I like your décor too :)