Comments on: Which is Better – Real or Fake Christmas Tree? http://cashmoneylife.com/2007/12/31/real-christmas-tree-or-fake/ Money Management, Small Business, Career Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:44:55 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Patrick http://cashmoneylife.com/2007/12/31/real-christmas-tree-or-fake/comment-page-1/#comment-3463 Patrick Sat, 05 Jan 2008 03:54:40 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2007/12/31/real-christmas-tree-or-fake/#comment-3463 Steve (Brip Blap), my fake tree is used also. I think it will last a long time as well. I love the idea of getting branch clippings to accent your home. I never thought of that, but I think my wife and I may have to try that next year! Thanks for the idea. :) Steve (Brip Blap), my fake tree is used also. I think it will last a long time as well. I love the idea of getting branch clippings to accent your home. I never thought of that, but I think my wife and I may have to try that next year! Thanks for the idea. :)

]]> By: Brip Blap http://cashmoneylife.com/2007/12/31/real-christmas-tree-or-fake/comment-page-1/#comment-3460 Brip Blap Sat, 05 Jan 2008 02:12:21 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2007/12/31/real-christmas-tree-or-fake/#comment-3460 I'm with wealthy_1. I have a THIRD generation fake tree. It's my grandparents' tree - they gave it to my parents and when my wife and I bought our house a few years ago they gave it to us. Any concerns about recycling/etc. are minimal - we pack it carefully, treat it gently and I have NO doubt that we will pass it on to my son or daughter one day. Just be gentle with it - they'll last forever. For the smell? We go buy a few clipping branches from the local "real" tree place - a huge bunch for a dollar. We put a few here and there in vases and voila, "Christmas smell." I love my fake tree. It looks beautiful - we decorate with only white and gold and silver ornaments and lights, and it looks great. On top of everything else, it's not a fire hazard like a dried out real tree. I’m with wealthy_1. I have a THIRD generation fake tree. It’s my grandparents’ tree – they gave it to my parents and when my wife and I bought our house a few years ago they gave it to us. Any concerns about recycling/etc. are minimal – we pack it carefully, treat it gently and I have NO doubt that we will pass it on to my son or daughter one day. Just be gentle with it – they’ll last forever. For the smell? We go buy a few clipping branches from the local “real” tree place – a huge bunch for a dollar. We put a few here and there in vases and voila, “Christmas smell.” I love my fake tree. It looks beautiful – we decorate with only white and gold and silver ornaments and lights, and it looks great. On top of everything else, it’s not a fire hazard like a dried out real tree.

]]> By: Patrick http://cashmoneylife.com/2007/12/31/real-christmas-tree-or-fake/comment-page-1/#comment-3384 Patrick Tue, 01 Jan 2008 15:52:34 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2007/12/31/real-christmas-tree-or-fake/#comment-3384 I appreciate the comments, everyone! I've got a new point of view on Christmas trees now! In my opinion, there is no one size fits all for everyone, and to be honest, I like both of real and fake trees. The spirit of the season is what is important to me. For my current situation, fake trees are better. But I wouldn't be opposed to going back to a real tree, or even better - a live tree as was mentioned in the comments. My wife and I don't have a yard to place a live tree in the spring/summer months, so that may not be a good option now. In the future we want a yard to grow vegetables, and may even go with a live tree we can plant after it outgrows normal Christmas tree size. I appreciate the comments, everyone! I’ve got a new point of view on Christmas trees now! In my opinion, there is no one size fits all for everyone, and to be honest, I like both of real and fake trees. The spirit of the season is what is important to me. For my current situation, fake trees are better. But I wouldn’t be opposed to going back to a real tree, or even better – a live tree as was mentioned in the comments. My wife and I don’t have a yard to place a live tree in the spring/summer months, so that may not be a good option now. In the future we want a yard to grow vegetables, and may even go with a live tree we can plant after it outgrows normal Christmas tree size.

]]> By: rocketc http://cashmoneylife.com/2007/12/31/real-christmas-tree-or-fake/comment-page-1/#comment-3381 rocketc Tue, 01 Jan 2008 06:18:54 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2007/12/31/real-christmas-tree-or-fake/#comment-3381 We purchased a 24" artificial tree from Walmart this year. Long story, 6 bucks, and no fun. I feel like Charlie Brown. We purchased a 24″ artificial tree from

Walmart this year. Long story, 6 bucks, and no fun. I feel like Charlie Brown.

]]> By: David http://cashmoneylife.com/2007/12/31/real-christmas-tree-or-fake/comment-page-1/#comment-3380 David Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:48:19 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2007/12/31/real-christmas-tree-or-fake/#comment-3380 I gotta go with the real tree - better for you, better for the environment. Those plastic trees have so many chemicals in them they are practically a mini toxic waste site. I gotta go with the real tree – better for you, better for the environment. Those plastic trees have so many chemicals in them they are practically a mini toxic waste site.

]]> By: FourPillars http://cashmoneylife.com/2007/12/31/real-christmas-tree-or-fake/comment-page-1/#comment-3379 FourPillars Tue, 01 Jan 2008 04:46:20 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2007/12/31/real-christmas-tree-or-fake/#comment-3379 We like to have a real tree. It is a bit more work than a fake tree but we do it anyways. We don't do much in the way of presents so the hassle of a real tree is quite manageable. Mike We like to have a real tree. It is a bit more work than a fake tree but we do it anyways.

We don’t do much in the way of presents so the hassle of a real tree is quite manageable.

Mike

]]> By: Patrick http://cashmoneylife.com/2007/12/31/real-christmas-tree-or-fake/comment-page-1/#comment-3377 Patrick Tue, 01 Jan 2008 02:32:12 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2007/12/31/real-christmas-tree-or-fake/#comment-3377 Don J, I agree, the convenience and ease of using a fake tree make it the choice for many people. But as others have pointed out, there are some negatives. As for the water, I would recommend placing a tarp under the tree stand and tree skirt. That should protect your flooring. Don J,

I agree, the convenience and ease of using a fake tree make it the choice for many people. But as others have pointed out, there are some negatives. As for the water, I would recommend placing a tarp under the tree stand and tree skirt. That should protect your flooring.

]]> By: Patrick http://cashmoneylife.com/2007/12/31/real-christmas-tree-or-fake/comment-page-1/#comment-3376 Patrick Tue, 01 Jan 2008 02:30:34 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2007/12/31/real-christmas-tree-or-fake/#comment-3376 Leah S, I think the Christmas tree quilt is an awesome idea. It is unique, and a tradition in itself. Your in-laws also have a unique tradition of their own. I think that is a wonderful way to help the environment and enjoy Christmas traditions. Thanks for sharing! :) Leah S, I think the Christmas tree quilt is an awesome idea. It is unique, and a tradition in itself. Your in-laws also have a unique tradition of their own. I think that is a wonderful way to help the environment and enjoy Christmas traditions. Thanks for sharing! :)

]]> By: Mark @ TheLocoMono http://cashmoneylife.com/2007/12/31/real-christmas-tree-or-fake/comment-page-1/#comment-3374 Mark @ TheLocoMono Mon, 31 Dec 2007 22:09:32 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2007/12/31/real-christmas-tree-or-fake/#comment-3374 I like that idea of a living tree in a pot. When I first read your article, I immediately thought of planting a couple trees in the backyard, stagger the planting every couple years and then cut down one that is the perfect size. I realize that is a problem for many of us who do not have a yard or even a pot to plant in. The living tree does seem to provide a solution to that until the purchase of a home. I too spent the years of my youth stomping the hillz in search of the perfect tree while freezing my err, head off and enjoyed every moment of it. I like the fiber optics trees but I guess in the end, depending on where I finally get a casa to buy, it may be a tree or a catcus or even a palm tree. I rather be able to plant a tree and use it for my own tree. Great post. I like that idea of a living tree in a pot. When I first read your article,

I immediately thought of planting a couple trees in the backyard, stagger the planting every couple years and then cut down one that is the perfect size.

I realize that is a problem for many of us who do not have a yard or even a pot to plant in. The living tree does seem to provide a solution to that until the purchase of a home.

I too spent the years of my youth stomping the hillz in search of the perfect tree while freezing my err, head off and enjoyed every moment of it.

I like the fiber optics trees but I guess in the end, depending on where I finally get a casa to buy, it may be a tree or a catcus or even a palm tree. I rather be able to plant a tree and use it for my own tree.

Great post.

]]> By: Mrs. Micah http://cashmoneylife.com/2007/12/31/real-christmas-tree-or-fake/comment-page-1/#comment-3373 Mrs. Micah Mon, 31 Dec 2007 21:29:28 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2007/12/31/real-christmas-tree-or-fake/#comment-3373 We went with no tree, since we weren't having Christmas at our house. Worked nicely...though next year we may try putting up a few lights. We went with no tree, since we weren’t having Christmas at our house. Worked nicely…though next year we may try putting up a few lights.

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