Let me first admit that I\’ve done the natural Christmas tree tradition and it\’s wonderful. It\’s truly memorable to go select a tree, cut it down, take it home, and decorate it. I remember that fondly as a young boy. As a parent, I had to face the other aspect of it which is clean up, namely the pine needles. I\’ve lost a vacuum hose to it as anyone who\’s tried clean up with it will attest: pine needles clog hoses. Artificial Christmas trees combine the best allure of a natural tree with the benefits of longevity and, yes, cleanup. Everyone should try going natural to begin with to experience that particular joy and later gravitate to artificial as your tastes evolve. Trust me, your tastes in trees will definitely evolve. Now, I\’m presuming that if you\’re interested in artificial Christmas trees you\’re targeting replacements to the traditional family tree where the Christmas gifts will be placed. I won\’t deal with the smaller decorative types used to spread the Christmas spirit around the house. Nor am I presuming you\’ll go for a cheap plastic toy at under $100 as they don\’t hold up well over time and end up being messy with their \”pine\” needles. Also, such trees make as grand a statement as a used Yugo on Wall Street.

The world of artificial Christmas trees goes far beyond the shades of green pine needles that natural trees offer. With the artificial variety, you can choose among colors such as traditional garden varieties of pine green, but also blue, red, magenta, sky blue, snow white, clear (for magnification of tree lights), color swirls for a upscale jazzed up appearance and that\’s just speaking of the color of the needles. I find that colors affect my mood and so a well-selected tree color can ensure the location of your tree becomes not only the center of attention but the source of the ambiance of your choosing. Can you guarantee that with your garden variety natural tree? Now, artificial trees vary by size and shape as well. You can find models that are several feet in height or gigantic at over 16 feet. The size variations also extend to the branches and pine needles. The branches can be nicely symmetrical with the biggest branches at the base and progressively smaller to the top. Alternatively, they can vary in the way natural trees do which gives a more realistic appearance. You can find trees with the trunk looking like a real tree. Artificial trees come in quality molded plastic which gives it that life like appearance. Even the pine needles can come in varieties such as those found in fir, spruce, or cypress Christmas trees. Now, if you so fancy, you can buy trees that are pre-lit with varieties as abundant as the colors listed above. The lights can come pre-attached to the branches for symmetrical lighting or where you place the lights at your discretion.

In short, as long as you\’re willing to make an investment in good memories you\’ll be able to select a tree to capture the Christmas spirit according to your dictates. Now, try that with a natural tree!

Kelly Perry is a writer for Patioshoppers.com, the leader in holiday goods, including artificial Christmas trees, Christmas holiday decor and much more.

Kelly Perry is a writer for http://Patioshoppers.com, the leader in holiday goods, including artificial Christmas trees, Christmas holiday decor and much more.

Author Bio: Kelly Perry is a writer for Patioshoppers.com, the leader in holiday goods, including artificial Christmas trees, Christmas holiday decor and much more.

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