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Thursday, December 11, 2008
Real or fake Christmas tree?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Which is better, real or fake? I’m talking about Christmas trees.
On the one hand, real ones have a natural shape that may be slightly irregular but ultimately look as nature intended. No two are exactly alike. They are pleasant to touch. They’re not fresh forever, but they didn’t come from a factory and will ultimately biodegrade once they’ve served their purpose.
Fake ones, on the other hand, don’t always look quite right. They have that too-perfect symmetry, that sometimes hard plastic feel, and don’t ever sway. They may last for years but usually have to be replaced with newer models at some point. And they’re not cheap.
These days I seem to see more fake than real ones, although it’s increasingly harder to tell and it depends on where you live. I’ve visited places where fake ones were everywhere. The fake ones tend to be large, whereas the real ones are more varied in size. The “bigger is always better” trend seems to hold steady, but I think they all look just fine. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Besides, you can dress them up much the same. They all look wonderful with velvet bows or glittering garlands draped over them. They attract a lot of attention and have become cultural icons in their own right. You can compare them to each other but still conclude that what you have is all you need. Regardless of which you prefer, remember that it’s polite to only look and not touch when examining other people’s. And never, ever, brag about your own.
I’m talking about Christmas trees. Real or fake? It doesn’t matter. Without them, Christmas would be a bust.
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