Real tree or artificial? Now that Thanksgiving is over, it's time to decorate for Christmas, and that means getting a tree. And while artificial trees are certainly more practical, it seems people really like getting a real tree. According to a new survey by the Real Christmas Tree Board, 85% of Americans say a real tree makes their home more festive and adds to their holiday season. 83% said they feel like the smell of the tree helps them relax. The survey also finds that 25% of Americans are planning to buy a real tree this year for the first time.
And, it seems once you go real, you rarely go back … 90% of those who switched to a real tree for Christmas last year said they were happy about it and 97% of those who went real last year say they want their kids to continue to experience the joy of a real tree.
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