Fake trees are easier to care for

We considered getting a real tree this year, my older brother even offered to get it for us, but after thinking about the hassle and trouble that comes along with the keeping it watered and cleaning up pine needles well into February, we decided that we're going to stick with the pre-lit fake tree that we've been using the past few years. It's a really nice tree and does not require us to go out and get the tree stand from the shed or vacuum pine needles out of the carpeting or anything and I can move the branches to fit the ornaments perfectly rather than fir the things where they can find a place to go on a real tree.

With everything else that has to be done, a fake tree is just easier to deal with.