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Business|Wed, Dec. 12 2007 01:12 PM EST

Holiday Dilemma: Real vs. Artificial Christmas Trees

By Jennifer Riley|Christian Post Reporter

Santa’s Forest says it also follows sustainable growing guidelines that protect the environment while providing Americans with their choice of fresh Christmas trees.

The company offers a wide variety of trees, including Scotch Pine, Balsam Fir, Canaan Valley Fir, Colorado Spruce, Fraser Fir, and White Pine.

In June 2007, Santa’s Forest was formally transferred over to the owners of FreshChristmasTree.com who combined their successful mail order business with a traditional cut-your-own tree farm.

In addition to providing oxygen, another advantage of real Christmas trees are the programs available in most major metropolitan areas that will take the trees after the holidays and turn it into mulch for playgrounds, gardens, and other landscape needs. Because real trees are 100 percent biodegradable, they do not contribute to landfill and waste management problems.

A recent poll by Ellison Research found that 84 percent of evangelicals support legislation to reduce global warming pollution levels. The poll also found that 54 percent of evangelicals are more likely to support a candidate that works on the issue.

On the Web: www.thefreshchristmastree.com

www.freshchristmastree.com

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  • Thu Oct 23, 2008 2:58 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

    Our family has always used<a href="http://www.christmascentral.com/content/pages/artificial-christmas-trees-main">Artificial Christmas Trees.</a> It has become quite a tradition, and I don't really think we could go back to using a regular one, especially after reading this article. Thank you!

  • Sun Dec 16, 2007 3:46 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

    That's a great idea.

  • Sun Dec 16, 2007 7:35 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

    Grow your own tree, keep it in a pot, bring it inside for Christmas and keep it outside for the rest of the year. That would be the best contribution to the Global Warming battle. When it gets too big plant it somewhere and start again

  • Sat Dec 15, 2007 11:07 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

    Oh for cryin out loud. Christian (ear scratching) post. Someone pass the Qtips.

    Yes jester -- the CP posts a lot of 'liberal' or 'socialist' so-called 'christian' stories.

  • Sat Dec 15, 2007 2:12 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

    I think real trees are a hassle, but fun. Either is fine.

  • Fri Dec 14, 2007 6:41 am Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

    jester_in_the_Kings_court, thanks, my bad. ;)

  • Thu Dec 13, 2007 6:33 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

    wiccan,
    I hope you didnt think i was making fun of you. I was just being goofy. I'm sorry if you thought that.

  • Thu Dec 13, 2007 12:14 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

    LOL! Well, I guess I'll remember next time not to pass along medical concerns. Lead can be absorbed through the skin, by casual handling. My advice is to check out the manufacturer before purchase.

  • Thu Dec 13, 2007 11:10 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

    well, she always liked my brother better...lol

  • GMG »
    Wed Dec 12, 2007 10:36 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

    I'm shocked to discover that your mother let you chew on thermometers TOO!!!

    If it makes you feel any better, there are times when I sure feel like letting loose too. But, with God all things are possible, so take a deep breath, commit your thoughts to God, and let Him have your keyboard. And remember Peter, it's a process........God bless you.

  • Wed Dec 12, 2007 7:57 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

    GMG...
    Gee thanks! ;-)
    I know i'm a little off, but i've got to find an excuse for why I'm the way I am. so lead paint and playing with mercury...that's as good as anything else.
    I know i get a little rude and opinionated sometimes. I have to much of Peter in me. Thank you for your grace when dealing with me. i need to change. God, i need to change.

  • GMG »
    Wed Dec 12, 2007 6:58 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

    O-o-o-o-o-h-h, PAINT chips, now THAT explains a lot of things....... ;) Yeah, pretty silly "news" item.

  • Wed Dec 12, 2007 4:08 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

    O no! Not lead! I'm still feeling the effects of eating paint chips as a child. Besides...i'm not prone to sucking on pine tree needles....much.....

  • Wed Dec 12, 2007 4:05 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

    I can't believe they even have this article on the Christian Post. Has CP gone secularized commercial?

  • imho »
    Wed Dec 12, 2007 3:57 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

    Here's a crazy idea - Why not go treeless this year? Is a tree REALLY necessary? Maybe donate the money that would have been spent on a tree to World Vision or something...

    If you must have a tree lest you be disowned by the in-laws, buy a potted tree that can live for years outside. Does everything have to be disposed of or disposable?

    If people are REALLY concerned about the environmental impact of Christmas trees, there are many options available other than cut vs. artificial.

    This is silly. Reading this article makes me wonder what we worship at Christmas. Based on the importance in so many homes, it seems that the tree is the center of worship at Christmas. "O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree..." Hmm... Time for a rethink, methinks! Lets put our efforts into giving to the poor and needy, and bringing restoration to the world, instead of decoration to our homes.

  • Wed Dec 12, 2007 2:42 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

    Yeh,...yah ,...Yah , yeh,....whatever you say Wiccan,.......

  • Wed Dec 12, 2007 8:08 am Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

    Just be careful - some artificial trees have been found to contain trace amounts of lead in the needles.

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