Artificial tree or real tree - that is the question

Every year at about this time, I always struggle with the idea of getting a tree for the holidays. Do I get a fake one, or a real one???

Growing up, every year we got a real tree. I loved going with my family to the tree lot, picking out a 9 foot Douglas fir, bringing it home, and then we decorated. Pretty much all in one day/night.

These days its tough to choose what is best for the environment - do I purchase an artificial & manufactured tree or a real tree grown and cut for this specific purchase?

I do hear there is an alternative - getting a potted tree. But I haven't seen that option locally yet.

My decision was purely financial & rule abiding this year -  a small artificial tree that I can reuse & I lived in an apartment that doesn't allow real trees.

I'm sure this internal debate will continue when I buy a house - of course by then, hopefully the potted trees will be more available. :)

Happy Holidays!!