We prefer a real Christmas tree at home, and in fact, we never had an artificial one!  Now, there are some common sense advantages to having the real deal...a fresh Christmas tree.

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"One scientist told Live Science a few reasons why real trees are actually "greener" for the planet than fake ones.

  • Christmas trees for sale these days are grown not in the forest but on tree farms. Many people think trees are being cut down in the forest.
  • Trees decompose, releasing carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere.
  • The tree farms that grew the trees also replant after the trees are cut.
  • Economically they're better. Most artificial trees are produced in China, while real trees tend to be grown on local farms.
  • Artificial trees are made of plastic and won't decompose."
  • Of course, if you prefer an artificial tree, that can be a financial advantage for you, not having to buy a new tree every year.
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