Artificial Christmas Trees
Although nothing beats a fresh Christmas tree, with its fragrant pine-needle scent, there are several reasons why artificial Christmas trees make sense in certain situations. Some artificial trees are so realistic, you'd have to get quite close to tell the difference. If you're a veteran decorator of Christmas trees you will know some of the disadvantages of the real thing - beautiful and fragrant though it may be.
Let's look at some of the reasons you might favor an artificial tree:
If you live in the city and have an apartment or condo on the third floor, it requires considerable effort to purchase, transport and install the tree before you ever start decorating.
Grandma and Grandpa may just not have the energy for the running around and muscling the tree in place. Getting the tree in your home and setting it up can be hard work.
Even if you're physically up to it, you may simply not have the time. Sometimes artificial Christmas trees just make good sense in your situation.
It's fun to let children have their own small Christmas trees in their rooms they love gazing at the lights at night, with dreams of gifts in their heads. On the other hand, many parents worry about fire danger from a tree that's too dry. Artificial Christmas trees resolve this worry.
Perhaps you want a white tree, to suit your taste or color scheme. Fresh trees do not come in white. But some artificial trees do!
Unlike a fresh tree, an artificial Xmas tree is perfectly symmetrical which is an important point for some decorators. Artificial trees last for many years and may simply be stored away out of season, in a relatively small space. Most come in sections, easily and quickly fitted together when you're ready to decorate.
To make up for the lack of that fresh tree fragrance, try using bowls of potpourri in strategic locations. You can even purchase spray scents that simulate fresh pine. A simmering pot of apple cider on the stove with cloves and sticks of cinnamon creates a heavenly fragrance all around the house.
If you've got your heart set on genuine fresh pine scent, gather or purchase pine branches to make into a garland for the fireplace or stair railing.
Probably one of the strongest points for artificial Christmas trees is the cleanup after New Year's. After becoming entangled in lights, pierced by dry needles and decked with sap in your hair, you may go for the artificial tree next year! Merry Christmas to you and yours! |
Artificial Christmas Trees