The age-old debate of real versus artificial Christmas trees resurfaces every year. While the convenience of artificial trees may be appealing, there’s something truly magical about bringing a real Christmas tree into your home. Here are some compelling reasons why opting for a real tree can enhance your holiday experience:
1. Unparalleled Fragrance: The unmistakable scent of a real Christmas tree fills your home with the nostalgic aroma of the holiday season. The natural fragrance creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, turning your living space into a festive haven.
2. Eco-Friendly Choice: Real Christmas trees are a renewable and biodegradable resource. Choosing a real tree supports local tree farms, which often engage in sustainable practices like replanting and responsible land management. After the holiday season, many communities offer tree recycling programs, ensuring minimal environmental impact.
3. Oxygen: Although it might seem backwards cutting down living trees, the average Christmas tree is grown for 8-10 years before being cut down. Right now there’s an estimated 35o million trees being grown on Christmas tree farms across the US, while less than 10% will be harvested this year.
4. Cherished Family Tradition: Selecting and decorating a real Christmas tree can become a cherished family tradition. The process of picking the tree, transporting it home, and adorning it with ornaments fosters a sense of togetherness and creates lasting memories for generations to come. There’s something to be said about slowing down and making family memories.
5. Supporting Local Businesses: Choosing a real Christmas tree means supporting local tree farms and businesses. This helps sustain rural economies and ensures that you’re getting a fresh, locally grown tree, often harvested just before your purchase. In fact, about 85% of artificial trees are imported from China.
6. Health Benefits: There’s something inherently special about bringing a piece of nature into your home during the holiday season. In fact, studies continue to find a correlation between real Christmas trees and an improvement in mental health, productivity and happiness. Plus it can help boost your immune system, while lowering anxiety. All GREAT things during the stressful holidays.