https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:18:57 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/real-tree-or-fake-tree#post-1261994 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 12:07:30 +0000 Alivoo01 1261994@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We rock the fake tree because it's easier to deal with (no daily cleanup) and can pull it down from the attic easily every year.</p> <p>I'd love to get a real tree one day though. Maybe when DS is old enough and can help us pick one out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/real-tree-or-fake-tree#post-1261983 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 12:05:21 +0000 Freckles 1261983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are team real, but decided to get a cheap ($20) fake one this year because we were unsure of how the toddler would be with all the needles. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/real-tree-or-fake-tree#post-1261736 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 11:29:34 +0000 mrs. tictactoe 1261736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never ever had a fake tree my whole life. Luckily my husband is the same way! The real ones aren't that messy and I think they look so much better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/real-tree-or-fake-tree#post-1261732 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 11:28:37 +0000 Mae 1261732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer real but they are not worth the cost and hassle and work to me so we have fake. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/real-tree-or-fake-tree#post-1261720 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 11:25:18 +0000 Lindsay05 1261720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Real! We went and cut ours down yesterday. It's a little charlie brown-ish but the sentimental value is through the roof :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/real-tree-or-fake-tree#post-1261709 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 11:23:31 +0000 TemperanceBrennan 1261709@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a fake tree lover, but not because it is easier. It takes more time to fluff the branches and put on the lights (ours isn't pre-lit) but I can make it look exactly like I want and don't get poked by needles.<br /> It's much cheaper, (I got 2 hand-me-downs in great shape) and more environmentally friendly. It's also cleaner - no falling needles, watering, or disposal!<br /> We also put some evergreen essential oil in the branches so we get the real Christmas tree smell </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/real-tree-or-fake-tree#post-1261662 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 11:16:22 +0000 Aimed 1261662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fake unfortunately :( We usually get a real one but I think that this year we will have a fake as I suspect that little mister would love to dine on the needles, considering that yesterday, I found him eating the top of our door stopper as I tried to coax it out of his mouth while mentally working out the fastest route to the ER. (I got it out before he tried to swallow, Thank God! - but I can live without a holiday season of those moments, so fake it is!)<br /> Enjoy that wonderful real tree smell those getting real ones! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/real-tree-or-fake-tree#post-1261504 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 10:45:12 +0000 lilyann 1261504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fake prelit tree here! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/real-tree-or-fake-tree#post-1261386 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 10:21:16 +0000 lulibee 1261386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Growing up, my family ONLY ever had fake trees. We have a tiny apartment, so can't get a real tree yet. I can't wait to get a bigger place and have my first real tree! Some day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/real-tree-or-fake-tree#post-1261223 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 09:58:23 +0000 lovehoneybee 1261223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've always had real trees but this year we're going to get a fake. I'm tired of the pine needles (I'm STILL finding needles from last year's tree in our shag rug!), and my cats (and I presume my kid) will try to eat them. Plus this year we'll be traveling a lot and I don't want to have to worry that we'll come home to a dead tree. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/real-tree-or-fake-tree#post-1261197 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 09:52:28 +0000 LovelyPlum 1261197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Team Real Tree! We did fake a few years out of necessity, but I love me a real tree :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/real-tree-or-fake-tree#post-1261196 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 09:52:23 +0000 littlek 1261196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fake prelit. Stringing tree lights was a point of contention with DH. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/real-tree-or-fake-tree#post-1261187 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 09:51:14 +0000 Shutterbug 1261187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Real tree. If I'm being honest, other than the tradition part, I get a real one because I don't want to deal with storing the fake one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/real-tree-or-fake-tree#post-1261184 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 09:50:27 +0000 prettylizy 1261184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swurlygurl: My MIL told me DH was allergic and thats why they never had a real tree. Except he never ever had a problem with the fake tree at my parents house. We decided that it's better when you cut your own because they're not bundled up and growing mold? At least that's what she decided! lol! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/real-tree-or-fake-tree#post-1261182 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 09:50:16 +0000 Adira 1261182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>REAL! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/real-tree-or-fake-tree#post-1261178 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 09:49:29 +0000 Boheme 1261178@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fake! I do not want to deal with the allergy itchiness, fire hazard, or upkeep. The last time we got a real tree it had a bunch of spiders in it. I'm itching just thinking about it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/real-tree-or-fake-tree#post-1261177 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 09:49:29 +0000 Marfi 1261177@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fake prelit tree! I hate tearing up my arms putting the lights on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/real-tree-or-fake-tree#post-1261175 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 09:49:08 +0000 pui 1261175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I technically think I am allergic to real trees (I always get rashes on my arms after setting it up, but I don't get sneezy or anything like that) but I still would rather have the real tree than a fake one lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/real-tree-or-fake-tree#post-1261161 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 09:46:25 +0000 prettylizy 1261161@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had a hand me down fake one (that was easily 25 years old) and I hated that thing! I swear it shed more fake paper needles than my real tree ever does! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/real-tree-or-fake-tree#post-1261159 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 09:46:20 +0000 Koolbreeze 1261159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fake. I'm allergic to real. And I think real trees stink. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/real-tree-or-fake-tree#post-1261158 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 09:46:05 +0000 swurlygurl 1261158@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fake for this house!!</p> <p>1) DH is 'allergic' (not quite buying it, but whatevs)<br /> 2) We're cheap! We got 2 free hand-me-down fake trees - real ones can get quite pricey<br /> 3) I'm too lazy to maintain a tree that's going to die in a couple weeks...</p> <p>I really miss the real tree smell, but I'll settle for other holiday candle smells. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/real-tree-or-fake-tree#post-1261151 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 09:44:27 +0000 MrsKoala 1261151@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fake! I only had a real one for a couple years and I'd much rather have a fake. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/real-tree-or-fake-tree#post-1261136 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 09:41:44 +0000 blackbird 1261136@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fake. Allergies, less fire hazard, not dangerous to cats and babies...works for me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/real-tree-or-fake-tree#post-1261135 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 09:41:35 +0000 Smurfette 1261135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I grew up with fake. When I lived with some girlfriends, they got a real one and I wasn't a fan. Half the ornaments were too heavy for it. I am glad DH is allergic to the real ones, </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/real-tree-or-fake-tree#post-1261130 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 09:40:42 +0000 LuLu Mom 1261130@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fake tree, I like that it is low maintenance, prelit, and can fold up in the box until next year ;) I do miss picking out the tree, so many when the kids are older! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/real-tree-or-fake-tree#post-1261127 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 09:39:50 +0000 autumnlove 1261127@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Real! this is our first real one since 2010! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/real-tree-or-fake-tree#post-1261126 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 09:39:23 +0000 Greentea 1261126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Right now all we have is a Charlie Brown Christmas tree. I thought I was fake tree but there are locals farmers here I can support by doing real tree so next year real tree it is! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/real-tree-or-fake-tree#post-1261120 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 09:38:13 +0000 yin 1261120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I grew up without having a tree. Once we bought our home, I made sure to have a real Christmas tree. This is our 5th year, and I love everything about having the real deal. It's not that much of a pain to sweep, and the smell sets me in the Christmas mood. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/real-tree-or-fake-tree#post-1261116 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 09:37:50 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1261116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love real trees but with a toddler and large dog in the house I just couldn't handle it. Plus there isn't a place to put it where we aren't constantly brushing up against it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/real-tree-or-fake-tree#post-1261114 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 09:37:41 +0000 mrsjyw 1261114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fake trees here. I can't keep up with the maintenance!</p> <p>DH and I do want to take LO(s) in the future tho, so we'll probably do real a couple of times when he/they are school-aged! </p>