We have debated going back to a real tree after several years of using an artificial one my parents gave us. It has been super convenient, especially when Ella was a baby. No needles all over the floor and no need to reach underneath to level it or water it.
But it still doesn't beat a real tree- finding the perfect (or imperfect) one, cutting it down, bringing it home and of course the smell! Unfortunately a real tree could lead to "Christmas Tree Syndrome". A new study suggests that sickness over the holidays could be because of your tree! Wheezing, coughing, itchy eyes and more….even problem sleeping.
Sounds crazy right? Not really. About 70% of the molds found in live Christmas trees triggered some sort of reaction. Symptoms could appear within two weeks of putting up the tree so if you're starting to feel a little "under the weather" it could be from Christmas Tree Syndrome! Find out more about it here.
