Holiday Decorations

The months are flying by and Christmas will soon be upon us! During the holiday season, Christmas trees become the focal point of many homes, and everyone wants an unforgettable tree. While live Christmas trees can be the preferred choice for some Americans, Christmas Trees are becoming an increasingly popular alternative. In addition to their ability to last for seasons, artificial trees are also great choices for people with allergies. Many artificial trees are made from hypo-allergenic material and therefore cause no side effects. The styles are endless and the so are the rewards of artificial Christmas trees.

Hypo-Allergenic: If you suffer from seasonal allergies, buying an Artificial Christmas Tree can completely eliminate any uncomfortable symptoms. Because the trees are made of plastics, such as PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and PE (poly ethylene), you will never have to worry about pollens or other allergens setting you or your loved ones into sneezing fits!

Safety: Live Christmas trees can carry a certain risk, especially when they aren't being Watered, and the trees dry out and become fire hazards. During the holiday season, many families place their trees near Stoves or Fireplaces, and most families adorn their trees with Lights. While both practices are indeed Christmas traditions, the risk combined with dried out trees can easily lead to an escalated situation. That is why some people have starting using Watering Systems for their live Christmas Trees. And during the Christmas season, with so many happenings in and around the home, it is easy for someone to let down their guard, and let a dry tree become a hazzard.

With an Artificial Christmas Tree, fire-related risks are reduced dramatically. Because they are made of plastics and metal--rather than highly-flammable pine boughs--they are much, much less likely to ignite.

Low Maintenance: You don’t have to water Artificial Christmas Trees nor is there a mess to clean up after the holidays! You also don’t have to be concerned with bugs or insects that real trees can sometimes bring in or attract.

Easy to Set Up and Store: Regular trees are difficult to pick out and transport home. Artificial Christmas Trees can be stored in a protective bag in the basement or attic and removed every Christmas with little effort.

Reusable: If you reuse your Artificial Christmas Tree every season, they are also a great deal cheaper.



With so many sizes, styles, colors and lighting options available, you are sure to find the perfect tree. Refer to the list below for helpful suggestions for purchasing a wonderful Artificial Christmas Tree.

Lighting Options:

• Almost every tree type is available Pre-Lit. This simply means the trees branches are already strung with lights. This omits purchasing the lights separately and can save time and money.
• Pre-Lit Trees come in a variety of light styles. Some are from the ‘Always Lit’ brand, which ensures that all lights will still shine even if one or more of the individual bulbs burns out.
• Pre-Lit Trees often come with a footswitch for easy on and off control.
• As far as color, Pre-Lit Trees can have clear, white, or multicolored lights. Be aware to carefully read descriptions online, as light color is not always indicated in the title.
• Trees are also available Un-Lit and pre-decorated.

Size:

• Artificial Christmas Trees come in a variety of sizes. Usually, these range from 3 ft.- 14 ft. or taller.
• Artificial Christmas Trees also vary in width, with many styles coming as “slim”. The slimmer version is designed for smaller rooms or corners where a full tree wouldn’t fit.

Tips:

• When purchasing an Artificial Christmas Tree, quality is just as important as size. Traditionally, tree quality is based on the material and count of the “needles” on the tree, also known as the “tips.”
• The two most popular types of tips are PVC, or polyvinyl chloride, and newly introduced PE tips, which are plastic tips, molded from branches cut from a real tree. Many Artificial Christmas Trees are offered with a combination of these two types of tips.
• Tip count is an important aspect when selecting an Artificial Christmas Tree. Consider the tip count the amount of needles you would have on a tree. The more tips there are, the fuller the tree will look.
• After deciding the height of the tree you would like to purchase, it is important to consider the amount of tips per that height. Depending on the style of tree you are looking for, a full tree, a slim, tree, etc. The amount of tips on the tree will change. For example a 7.5’ full tree, with a width of 65”, might have 2600 tips on it, where a 7.5’ slim tree, with a width of 50”, might have 2000 tips on it.

Style:

• Artificial Christmas Trees come in hundreds of styles. The most common are usually traditional shaped trees that are based off their natural counterpart. For example, you may find Norway Fir, Alaskan Pine, Blue Frasier Fir, ect.
• The newer Upside-Down Christmas Trees are available if you want something different.
• Also many times, the tree will be offered as a natural style. Be aware that this does sometimes mean the tree has pine cones and vines on it, giving it a real alpine appearance.

Popular Colors:

• Natural evergreen (Dark green)
• Bluish evergreen (Often a dark green tree with a bluish or silvery blue tint)
• Silver (Similar to tinsel)
• White or crystal
• Flocked (Natural color with heavy snow coverage, almost white in appearance)
• Frosted (Natural color with light snow dusting)
• Colored: Red, Black, Pink, Blue (Often these are called “shimmering red” or “shimmering pink” due to the sheen of the color.