There is a heated debate on whether real Christmas trees or artificial Christmas trees are better for the holidays. Tree purists insist on cutting down a live and real Christmas tree every season and can't imagine Christmas without one. However, there are many reasons to embrace the notion of an artificial Christmas tree. Every year, authentic looking artificial Christmas trees are increasing in popularity. More and more people prefer substitute trees for the following reasons:

Cleaner

Fake trees don't lose their needles. Artificial Christmas trees don’t have stick sap, nor do they have to be watered. Taking care of a real Christmas tree can be messy between the shedding needles and water bowls. Unlike a real tree, an artificial tree remains beautiful and green throughout the holiday season and for seasons to come.

Safer

Real trees can become a fire hazard as they dry out. In addition, most artificial Christmas trees are created from flame resistant materials for added safety. Though electrical devices should always be used with caution, an errant spark is less likely to cause major damage on an artificial tree. Real Christmas trees have a high fire risk as they dry out because they are draped with electronic lights.

Reusable

An artificial tree is a great investment because it can be used again and again, making it both an economical and environmentally sound choice compared to cutting down and throwing out a live tree every year. A real tree may be cheaper than an artificial tree, but it needs to be replaced each year and clean-up may also be costly.

Variety of styles

There are artificial Christmas trees that mimic many different kinds of trees, from the Balsam Fir to the White Pine. Artificial trees also allow people to be creative and try non-traditional shapes and colors for their Christmas trees. Blue, pink, small, flat-back, and pre-lit trees are only few of the options available with artificial Christmas trees.

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