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Christmas Trees

Why experts prefer pre-lit Christmas trees

Pre-lit Christmas trees are becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason. They’re easier to set up, look great, and don’t require much maintenance or cleaning, which is especially helpful if you have pets or kids.

If you’re thinking about buying a pre-lit tree this holiday season, here are some reasons why experts prefer them:

They’re easier to set up

Setting up your own Christmas tree can be a challenge, especially if you don’t have any experience with the process. But with pre-lit trees, the lights are already in place — all you have to do is plug it in and enjoy your new holiday centerpiece.

They look great year after year

Another benefit of pre-lit Christmas trees is that they don’t lose their sparkle over time. Unlike live trees that shed needles after being cut down (and sometimes before), these artificial ones will keep their shine for years to come. And because there’s no need to water them or worry about them drying out during cold weather months, there’s one less thing to worry about when it comes time for storage in late January or February.

They don’t shed needles or sap

A big advantage of pre-lit trees over real ones is that they don’t shed needles. A pre-lit Christmas tree is a great option for the holidays if you don’t want to deal with a tangled mess of lights.

They last longer

Most people like real Christmas trees because they smell so good and look beautiful when they are decorated with colorful ornaments and lights. Unfortunately, real Christmas trees only last about two weeks before they start losing their needles and turning brown.

They Prevent fire hazards

When you buy a real Christmas tree, you have to keep it watered so it doesn’t dry out. However, if your tree dries out too much, it can catch fire from one of the light bulbs. With a pre-lit tree, this isn’t an issue because everything has been wired together in advance.

They’re Convenient

Pre-lit trees come with lights already attached, which means you don’t have to worry about putting up lights or dealing with tangled wires. This makes them great if you don’t want to spend hours decorating your tree.

They’re Cost Effective

Pre-lit trees are also cost effective in the long run because they last longer than non-lit trees. If you buy an unlit Christmas tree and then buy new lights every year, that could add up to hundreds of dollars over the years!

You don’t have to worry about losing bulbs

If you want to use LED lights instead of incandescent ones, then you won’t have to worry about losing any bulbs when decorating your tree. The only maintenance required is replacing batteries each year if needed or checking connections between strings of lights so that none of them go out at once.

They save energy and money.

 Pre-lit trees use less energy than unlit ones because they don’t require extra lighting accessories such as candles or votive.