Coke vs. Pepsi, Leno vs. Letterman, Mac vs. PC, Purdue vs. IU.......real vs. artificial Christmas trees; No matter where you stand on these issues, debate over each usually stirs up controversy and can bring forth strong, unwavering, and sometimes hostile responses from otherwise rational individuals. With the holiday season upon us, the real vs. artificial debate will likely liven up once again.
Fans of real trees cite the fragrance, the tradition, and the environmental benefits of a real Christmas tree and the petroleum-consuming blandness of artificial trees. Artificial tree fans cite the easy, no mess set-up and take-down of an artificial Christmas tree and the dirty, dried-up needles stuck in the carpet that you get with a real tree.
Regardless of which side of the fence you find yourself with this issue, the fact is many families will head out over the next week in search of the perfect real Christmas tree and those real trees require a little extra effort and a little more attention. Below are links to two Purdue Extension publications that offer tips on selection and care of real Christmas trees to help ensure a happy and safe experience. And, in the spirit of the holiday season, may we all agree to disagree in the great Christmas tree debate.
Selecting an Indiana Grown Christmas Tree, FNR-422
Tips for First-Time Buyers of Real Christmas Trees, FNR 423
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