“...artificial trees are infinitely safer than fresh trees; one worries much less about fire safety or electrical problems with an artificial tree...” ....here’s an example of an opinion stated as fact. The National Fire Protection Association reports only home fires where the first item ignited was a “Christmas tree” but do NOT distinguish between real ones and fake ones. If you don’t think fake trees catch on fire, you’re wrong. They’re plastic, they do. And those words “flame retardant” on their boxes....just words, there is no testing lab or certifying body verifying that.
“And those who suffer from allergies can enjoy a handsome artificial Christmas tree.” ....here’s an example of a flat out lie. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, people with sensitive allergies should be equally concerned with fake trees as real trees. Read Article.
“This kind of flexibility and freedom of choice just isn’t available with a natural Christmas tree. With a natural Christmas tree, the shopper’s choices are severely limited...” ....another mis-truth. Most people don’t know that you can get more than 35 different species of farm-grown trees in the U.S. And the real irony is, that EACH AND EVERY TREE IS UNIQUE in it’s own way. You have WAY MORE choices in sizes, colors, types, shapes, needles, branches and overall appearance with a natural tree.
Oh well. We should try to stay positive and enjoy the season, but it is frustrating sometimes when I read some of the garbage put out by the fake tree people.
BTW - did you know that this week, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (NY) called for the Consumer Product Safety Commission to start testing imported artificial trees for lead?
Read Article.
Nice. Well, Happy Thanksgiving and happy tree hunting if you’re going this weekend to get it. Don’t forget to submit a video in the You Tube Contest. The entries have started being posted. There was a hilarious one posted today.
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