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Recently, I visited the Good Tidings showroom filled with glittering Christmas trees of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Some were pine coned and berried, others were snow dusted, still others stood in pots or urns, perfect for your table top or entryway.
I had no idea there were so many different types of artificial trees. And no idea how real they could look. Most were the classic “A” shape, but there were also slims and indexed shaped (with branches further apart for easier ornamentation) trees. There were even some without backs for small spaces or to put against a wall.
I always thought artificial trees were a travesty. How could anyone use such a thing? What about choosing the outdoor tree, strapping it to the roof of your car, scratching your floor with it, watering it as the needles fall off, dragging it outside to dispose of it at the end of the season. What about all that? Once I opened my eyes, I began to understand the appeal of the manmade tree. They are truly environmentally responsible. Think of all the millions of trees that have been spared? And, the fact that they can be stored and reused, year after year, saves families around the world a lot of money. Money that can be spent on a turkey and gifts for the kids.
Most trees come in two or three pieces, all tidy and pre-lit in a recyclable box. It only takes five or ten minutes to snap them together. Do a little fluffing, throw on some fun ornaments, add the aromatic pine sticks and voilá, you are good to go. It’s an insta- hypoallergenic magical miracle.
Ready to capture on instagram.
I was now a believer.