Decorating Christmas trees for the holidays is a popular tradition in the United States dating back to the 1800s. This Mahalo page collects links to websites offering artificial Christmas trees at discounted prices.
Artificial Trees: Pros and Cons
- Pro: Artificial trees can be used year after year
- Pro: Suitable for people with allergies to live trees
- Pro: Available in non-traditional colors and styles
- Pro: Eliminates the need to care for a water a live tree
- Pro: Saves a live tree from being cut down
- Con: More expensive than a live tree
- Con: Usually requires assembly
- Con: Can contain hazardous chemicals (check your artificial tree's label for more information)Christmas Tree Association: Fake Tree Facts
Live Trees: Pros and Cons
- Pro: Live trees are recyclableChristmas Tree Association: [http://www.christmastree.org/facts.cfm Tree Facts
- Pro: Live trees are a renewable resourceChristmas Tree Association: [http://www.christmastree.org/facts.cfm Tree Facts
- Pro: Sets the mood with a strong pine scent
- Pro: Less expensive than an artificial tree
- Con: Requires care and watering
- Con: Requires clean-up of fallen pine needles
- Con: Can be a fire hazard
