Can be confused with a real one: What to consider when choosing an artificial Christmas tree

Christmas and New Year holidays are just around the corner and most people will be busy choosing a Christmas tree. For some, an artificial tree is an excellent alternative to a real one because it lasts longer, does not crumble and has a beautiful appearance. Focus I decided to share what to consider when choosing the main winter decoration.

In general, the advantages of artificial wood are:

• design – you can choose an artificial Christmas tree of any size and color;
• durability, because a high-quality artificial Christmas tree can last 10-15 years;
• ease of care and cleaning of the house, because an artificial Christmas tree can be easily washed, and the needles of an artificial Christmas tree do not fall off, and cleaning does not need to be done every day during the holidays;
• protection of natural resources.

What to consider when choosing a Christmas tree

The main criterion for its selection should be the material of production. Christmas trees can be made of wood:

• From PVC film – a material of lower quality, but also cheaper;
• A Christmas tree made of polypropylene imitates a living tree as accurately as possible, and when used correctly, such a product will last for decades.

You should also pay attention to the design of the branches: some are adjustable, others have a fixed shape. If the ability to customize the shape of the branches is important, you should choose models with flexible branches.

How to choose the size of an artificial Christmas tree

The size of the tree should match the size of the house. You should also consider its width, decoration area and tops. Christmas trees include:

• small – sizes up to 150 cm Perfect for small rooms or children’s rooms; They are also convenient to place on tables or stands.
• Medium-sized Christmas trees measuring 150-210 cm are the most popular for ordinary apartments. They look beautiful and do not take up much space;
• Christmas trees larger than 210 cm are an excellent choice for large rooms. They add a real festive atmosphere but need more space.

When choosing a Christmas tree, you should also pay attention to the following:

• fire safety, because the model must be heat resistant, withstand high temperatures and not ignite. High-quality Christmas trees are treated with fire-resistant solutions;
• the absence of a sharp foreign odor – plastic or synthetic products. Otherwise, this means that the material of the Christmas tree is not environmentally friendly;
• needles should be securely fixed to the branches. To check the strength of the needles, move them against the direction of the needles, pull: the needles should not fall out or remain in the hand and, as a result, quickly return to their original position.

Which Christmas tree should you choose?

Metal stands are best suited – they are durable, can withstand even heavy Christmas trees and are not deformed. Plastic stands are cheaper but less reliable. It is also important to pay attention to stands with rubber pads – they will prevent slipping on the floor and protect the surface from scratches.

Focus has previously talked about why they put up a Christmas tree at Christmas. It turns out that pagans attributed magical properties to the tree.

Let’s also remember the ranking of the best cities in the world to celebrate Christmas. European cities were in the top three.