Dont have a dog in this fight, but a hundred dollars buys a fair amount of fishing or hunting gear. Im not spending my money on a throw-away tree.

When my wife Grlefriend at the time. Moved into her first apparent she wanted an x mas tree. I went to one of the stores close by and the best looking fake tree they had only had a display model. Left. It was very close to a mas so they were on sale I also got a good discount since it was the display model. That was 27 years ago and is the same tree we use now. I think back then it was listed around $130 and I bought it for around $65.

nope I don't have the pine smell. I don't have the needles falling off or have to get rid of it when finished for the year. It has been much more cost effective

Trees are a pagan ritual. Always had a real tree here. Tradition. I don't consider myself a pagan though I am sure Mark June is not the only one who does. I like Christmas. Wonderful family get together and I enjoy the grandkids. May not even have a tree this year.

I'd be good with skipping the tree, but the wife, kids and granddaughter will have none of that!