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Posted: 12/5/2017 9:58:01 AM EDT
Trying to decide if I want to get a real or fake Holiday Tree. I like the smell of the real ones but they are messy. Was thinking about getting a high end holiday tree that rotates instead.
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Holliday tree, what is that? Now, if you had said Christmas tree I'd have had an opinion on that.
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We get a real every year. Fraiser Fir.
My daughters are 4 and two years old, so I cut two little slivers off the bottom of the tree every year and use my crafty woodburning kit to make them a Christmas ornament. Usually the year and their name and a holiday pic, wreath, snoman, snoflakes , They think its neat. And they get to keep a piece of each Christmas this way. Pretty cheesy I know. But they like it. And its the reason we get a real tree every year. |
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If you are going to call it a "Holiday Tree", don't even get one.
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We always used to get a real one $40-60 a year. I finally convinced my wife to get a fake one 2 years ago and it is great. Looks good and easy to set up. Will save money after a couple of years, think it was like 250$ on sale https://www.wayfair.com/holiday-decor/sb0/pre-lit-christmas-trees-c1797206.html
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we got a real one but i have to say i am looking forward to having a fake one at some point where i dont have to do the bullshit hefting the fucker into the house and the balancing etc... plus all the sap and needles and bs... did i mention the cost?
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We get a real every year. Fraiser Fir. My daughters are 4 and two years old, so I cut two little slivers off the bottom of the tree every year and use my crafty woodburning kit to make them a Christmas ornament. Usually the year and their name and a holiday pic, wreath, snoman, snoflakes , They think its neat. And they get to keep a piece of each Christmas this way. Pretty cheesy I know. But they like it. And its the reason we get a real tree every year. View Quote |
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I have not had a real Christmas tree since I was a kid due to the mess. I have a nice looking fake one I can set up in no time flat with no mess.
BTW- Do not be afraid to say Christmas tree. Let's face it, the day has less religious meaning and is more of a cultural/commercial day now. Sides, we all know that the day was lifted from Pre-Christian Holidays/Tradition, etc, so no biggie. |
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Holiday tree...We actually celebrate on the Solstice and still call it a Christmas tree.
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Trying to decide if I want to get a real or fake Holiday Tree. I like the smell of the real ones but they are messy. Was thinking about getting a high end holiday tree that rotates instead. View Quote I got a real wreath for inside the home. That thing has dropped a good number of needles already. |
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We always used to get a real one $40-60 a year. I finally convinced my wife to get a fake one 2 years ago and it is great. Looks good and easy to set up. Will save money after a couple of years, think it was like 250$ on sale https://www.wayfair.com/holiday-decor/sb0/pre-lit-christmas-trees-c1797206.html View Quote |
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For decades we grew and cut our own Christmas trees (blue spruce) but we sold the property we had. Every year the weak branches, poor needle retention and shit quality of commercially farmed trees pissed me off. Every year I threatened to get an artificial tree but the poor quality of affordable ones and the prohibitive price of really nice ones was always stopping us.
This year on a whim we went to Michael's arts and crafts and got a really nice pre lit tree 50% off. It took hours to get the branches adjusted and sculpted out but I think the end result was worth it. ETA the tree cost us about $150 Attached File |
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If you buy a real Christmas tree, keep it watered. Check it every day:
Christmas Tree Burn Video Every ... day. |
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Real. We're going to cut one down this weekend. They're really not all that messy, nothing 30 seconds with a vacuum cant fix. Keep water in the bottom and you're GTG.
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Grew up getting a fresh real tree every year.
had to switch to a fake when the second daughter came along and she was allergic to something on the real trees. Used the same fake for 20 years, I assume the ex is still using that tree. You get used to the fake after a while, but get something that looks close to real. |
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Come on OP.
You can't make your own decision about your own Christmas tree? For fuck's sake... Attached File A.W.D. |
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Live tree.
Decorate it for CHRISTMAS (not holiday). After Christmas, plant it in your yard. |
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Kids=real
no kids dating less than 2 years=Real dating 2 years + or no kids still at home=fake |
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With LED lighting, Real Christmas trees have gotten a LOT safer, but you still need to keep the water topped off continually. They still make a huge mess, but they do make your house smell like Christmas of years past.
Artificial trees have gotten pretty advanced, and with the built in LED and lighting controllers, can look very natural and pre-decorated with cool effects minus tons of effort and messing with needles. I'm sure they even sell "Christmas Tree" scented oil to put on them or something, or you could just dump some gin on the floor each day for same olfactory effect. If you aren't getting a Christmas Tree, than who cares? Ignore the entire season instead of trying to fit in with people who actually believe traditions should be upheld, in addition to religious reasons. |
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Grew up getting a fresh real tree every year. had to switch to a fake when the second daughter came along and she was allergic to something on the real trees. Used the same fake for 20 years, I assume the ex is still using that tree. You get used to the fake after a while, but get something that looks close to real. View Quote |
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My wife and I bought a good quality artificial tree about 30 years ago and are still using it. For the scent, we buy a couple of real wreaths and hang them near the tree.
It's easy to keep a quality tree in good shape. Starting at the top, gather the branches together, and tie them tightly, working your way down. Our 8' tree will require about 10 ties. Cover it completely and store it in a cool, dry place. When you set it up the next year, cut the strings starting at the bottom and fluff the branches out. We don't like pre-lit trees as we have gathered several strings of lights over the years and alternate them between clear, multicolored, red, and blue. |
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Come on OP. You can't make your own decision about your own Christmas tree? For fuck's sake... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/287441/1xixg2-381674.JPG A.W.D. View Quote that is all. |
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