Christmas Tree Debate

IT WOULDN’T BE the holidays without a twinkling tree in the living room lighting up December’s very long evenings. But for many, brightening up the Christmas season involves a lot more decision -making than ‘who gets to put the star on top of the tree.’

Environmental consciousness, convenience, and cost all play a role in choosing between a real and artificial Christmas tree. For supporters of the real thing, Christmas trees are flocked in family tradition—like piling into the vehicle to pick out the fullest tree on the lot, and the familiar scent of freshly felled pine. Artificial trees, on the other hand, are loved for their convenience, long lifespan, and the promise of a hassle-free season.

So which tree stands tallest in the great Christmas tree debate?