I keep begging my wife to do it but to this day she still refuses to indulge me.

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When I was a kid we always had a real Christmas tree.  What did you think I was talking about?  For the past 15 years or so we've had an artificial tree.  I have to admit, it's less fuss.  Quick setup, quick teardown.  If we desire the smell of pine we can light a candle and get the same effect.

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With young kids it's less of a headache, plus they still get to experience the fun of going out and finding the perfect tree because we did that for their grandparent's tree.

So I've got to ask -

 

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