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With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about decorating (if you haven’t already, that is!). Sure, you’ll want other decor pieces to show off your holiday spirit, but the tree really pulls it all together. Because of that, you’ll want to pick a tree that looks good, fits the space, and matches the amount of effort you’re willing to put into decorating.
If you’ve been scouring the net and have gotten lost in the sea of options — because, let’s face it, there are many — we’d love to get you out of research mode and ready to hit that “Add to Cart” button.
So, here are the best of the best Christmas trees based on type, affordability, and size.
Size matters when it comes to Christmas trees. You want one that will fit perfectly into your home. Something too big will overcrowd the area, and something too small will just look a little sad. Measure out a corner where you want to put the tree and choose your height and diameter accordingly, accounting for room underneath to put presents.
How much time are you willing to put into decorating? Pre-lit trees are a better option if you want a simple set-up because you won’t have to deal with stringing around lights, cutting decorating time down significantly. However, if you love the tradition of pulling out all the stops and would spend an entire afternoon doing it, paying for a pre-lit tree might not be necessary.
A good Christmas tree is an investment because it’ll be used year after year, but if you don’t have a large budget to throw around, you’ll want to find something that’s a little less expensive but still durable and beautiful enough that you’ll get some enjoyment out of it. For unlit trees, keep in mind the additional costs of lights as well.
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