Artificial Christmas Tree Purchases on the Rise

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Tiffany_Dow]Tiffany Dow

Nothing says Christmas like the beautifully decorated tree in the family room. Maybe you even gather the family to sing "Oh Tannenbaum," the German song about a traditional evergreen tree.

Did you know that the artificial Christmas tree was also a German export? Just as the century turned to 1900, some German families created wire trees. These bare tree skeletons were plumped up with feathers from whatever fowl was nearby - geese, turkeys or swans. Some early Martha Stewart perfectionists even dyed the feathers green to look like more like a tree.

Do you remember (or have you seen old photos of) the plain metallic trees with revolving colored light shinning on it? You may remember seeing another German creation - the Addis Tree - in 1950.

You may not know that the prototype for this was made years before - from toilet brushes! "If you're decorating in mid-century modern (new name for old 50s furniture), then you'll want a new version of this metallic tree." [http://www.squidoo.com/artificialchristmastree ]Artificial Christmas trees are known to be safer around small children and pets than their real counterparts.

There are other benefits as well. They don't require constant watering or the vacuuming up of fallen green needles. Having the tree in the attic means you're ready to decorate on a whim.

Purchasing a top quality tree saves money in the long run. To make decorating and [http://www.squidoo.com/artificialchristmastree ]storage of your artificial Christmas tree even easier, you can purchase a tree that's pre-lit.

The tiny lights are attached to the branches - so no more untangling wires or trying to get the lights balanced. Depending on the brand you buy, your pre-lit tree may fold down like an umbrella and slip right into the box. When you're ready to get it out each season, you simply pop it open, place it in the stand and add ornaments!

The selection of artificial trees by size and type is virtually limitless. Even a small apartment or condo can have a full-sized Christmas tree experience instead of settling for a tiny tabletop tree.

Artificial trees also work great on the patio or porch. Why risk breaking a leg on a ladder or climbing up in the giant oak tree outdoors to decorate your yard? Keep your lights at a reasonable level and add small or medium size pre-lit artificial trees at the front door for a cozy and welcoming scene.

You can choose an artificial tree in the same selections as live trees - Fraser Fir, Balsam, Douglas Fir, Spruce or Pine. If you really want a colorful tree, you can still find artificial Christmas trees that are pale pink, light green, blue, gold, silver or white.

Since artificial trees practically pay for themselves with repeated use, get a few more! Add a tree on the patio or deck. Place small artificial Christmas trees in each of the children's rooms and let them create decorations for their personal tree with themes like Disney.

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