When Halloween night ends many people are already thinking about how to choose the Christmas tree, when to start taking out the Christmas decorations, etc. It is normal, because just one month after the most terrifying night of the year, the month of one of the most popular holidays begins: Christmas.
In this article we will explain how to choose the Christmas tree, listing the advantages and disadvantages of natural and artificial trees, and talking about the measurements you should have. So if you still don't have a Christmas tree, I recommend that you keep reading.
Natural tree vs. artificial tree
The first thing we must take into account to know how to choose the ideal Christmas tree for our specific case, is if we prefer a real one or a plastic one. Obviously, real Christmas trees are generally more beautiful and imposing than artificial ones. However, today we can find really beautiful plastic Christmas trees that look quite natural, at least enough to look good in our living room. To help you make a decision in this regard, we are going to see what are the advantages and disadvantages of both options.
Natural christmas tree
For many people it is part of their Christmas ritual to go to buy the Christmas tree in specific sales sites. There they can smell its aroma and touch its leaves. It is an experience without equal and that is as typical of Christmas as the child Jesus himself. However, this tradition causes thousands of trees to end up in the trash every year.
There are very few options we have to give it some use after the holidays are over, so most choose to get rid of it.
Apart from this logistical problem, buy a natural Christmas tree it also has another series of disadvantages which we are going to list below:
- Transport it is more difficult than artificial trees, as they tend to be larger, heavier and more fragile.
- Require many more cares than artificial trees, such as irrigation or cleaning, as they will release needles (the leaves or skewers of traditional Christmas trees: The Pine and fir tree).
- The lights can wither it away giving it a sad and non-festive look.
- Generally, the natural they're more expensive than artificial ones.
However, natural trees have a look that artificial ones cannot recreate: Its unique and excellent fresh aroma. Due to the many years that it has been a tradition to place a pine or fir in the living room during Christmas, the characteristic smell that these vegetables give off is closely related to the aroma of Christmas. It may seem like a small and insignificant detail, but for many people it is essential to be able to enjoy these parties to the fullest.
If we finally decide to buy a natural Christmas tree, we should look at where it comes from. There are certified places that affirm that the production of this tree has had a positive impact on the environment. So at least we do not finance or approve the negative consequences that this industry can cause on the planet.
Artificial christmas tree
Compared to natural trees, artificial ones have more advantages than disadvantages, as no one can deny that they are much more practical. Of course, they lack the beauty, the majesty and the natural aroma of the real pine and fir trees. In addition, it should also be mentioned that they are not biodegradable, so they cannot be recycled, thus damaging the environment the day we no longer want them. Even so, more and more people choose this option for the following reasons:
- Generally they are cheaper than natural trees. However, the price depends mainly on the size, color and quality.
- They are easier both to place and to store. They don't take up as much space like natural trees and can be reused year after year. It should be noted that, due to the little use that they are given, they can last for many years.
- They are practically the only option for people allergic to pines, as they are lighter and do not cause allergies, at least of this kind.
- Some models are anti-flammable, which considerably reduces the risk of fire at home.
- Artificial trees are multifunctional, as some are already sold with integrated lights.
- There are trees of different colors: Green, red, white, with snow effect, etc. In this way we can choose the one that best suits the rest of the room and the decoration.
What is the ideal size for a Christmas tree?
Let's continue answering the question of how to choose the Christmas tree. Once we are clear about whether we want a natural or an artificial one, we must choose the optimal size. Of course, the bigger it is, the more imposing and beautiful it will be. However, not everyone has such a large space. The tree must have the appropriate measurements so that it is beautiful. If it is too large in a small space, it will give a rather claustrophobic feeling and completely lose its grace. On the other hand, a tree that is too small in a large room could lose all its majesty and beauty, as it will go unnoticed.
To prevent this from happening, the best thing is to take out the meter and measure the available space. It is not only important to consider the width, but also the height. In the latter case, we must leave a few centimeters of margin, since we must not forget the star that will be at the highest point.
I'll give you a little trick if you don't have much space but you want a tall Christmas tree to make it more beautiful. Ideally, the tree should be taller than us. If we can't get one like that due to lack of space, nothing happens. We can place it on top of a small table, a box, a stool, whatever. So that it is not noticeable and is still beautiful, we can cover the feet of the tree and the table with a beautiful fabric that matches the decoration of the tree. If the bottom still seems a bit bland, put Christmas decorations on top of the fabric, around the beginning of the tree trunk.
You already have enough information to know how to choose the Christmas tree that best suits your space. Now it only remains to choose the one that you like the most, decorate it and enjoy the holidays.