Christmas Trees: Real or Faux?

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Some time ago we wrote a piece on this question. We don't think there's a right or wrong answer to it. There are so many faux Christmas trees that look just like the real deal as well as many alternative trees (white trees, pink trees, upside down trees, wall trees), there is definitely something for everyone. So if you don't want to get a real one, there's still plenty to choose from. 

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Why you should buy real

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• Christmas trees are nowadays grown in plantations; they're not cut down from forests so when you buy a real tree you help small farms and the nurseries and support your local economy. 

• Real trees smell divine! But you can always get a candle with pine perfume!

• They look better than fakes, but not always. Apparently, artificial trees are gaining in popularity every year.

• Nordmann Fir is the most popular tree that has a good retention of needles, so you can use it from the 20th November all the way to the New Year without any problems. They are well shaped and full.

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Why you should buy Faux

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• Have you been to a nursery recently? There is too much variety and you have to choose your tree from the lot. Whereas you can get a faux tree from the comfort of your sofa with a few clicks.

• You spend only once on the tree and you can re-use it. You can then spend more on family gifts!

• They conveniently come with lights, depending on the price. No more untangling the fairy lights!

• They are easy to assemble and store away. 

• They come with their own base, included in the price.

• You can find them in all heights and they can also come with "snowy" effect, something you cannot replicate on real trees without a mess. One of my favourite is this Snowy Fir Tree.