The custom of decorating a house on New Years with coniferous trees - “pine, spruce and juniper” was introduced in Russia by the decree of Peter I. This tradition has become so firmly embedded in the life of Russians that today it is difficult to imagine a New Year's Eve without the smell of pine needles and Christmas tree decorations. Long before the start of the holiday, many begin to think about where to get a Christmas tree for the New Year and which one to choose - live or artificial?
If you live in a large settlement, Christmas tree bazaars are probably organized annually on its streets and squares. Sometimes the goods begin to be delivered to them at the beginning of December. Before the start of the holiday, you can ask the price and choose a New Year's beauty to your liking. It is recommended to buy a felled tree no earlier than 3-4 days before the solemn day - this way you will keep the needles fresh and fragrant longer. On New Year's Eve, Christmas trees can become significantly cheaper.
In some regions of Russia, it is possible to obtain a permit for cutting down New Year's spruce by self-pickup. To do this, you need to visit the local forestry and pay the issued receipt. The service price is calculated according to the cost of a running meter of coniferous wood. Forestry workers themselves will show you the place of permitted felling. Hurry into the winter forest - the permit is usually valid for only 1 day.
One of the latest fashion trends is small live Christmas trees in containers. Such a tree can be purchased in a specialized store or in the same forestry. To prevent the plant from dying at home, ask sellers about the features of caring for it. When buying, make sure that the root system of the tree is not damaged; it is sold with a damp earthy clod; the needles retained their freshness and elasticity.
A live Christmas tree can delight you for two to three years. After the New Year holidays, put the container on a glassed-in loggia or in the canopy of a private house so that the coniferous tree is in hibernation. In the spring, take it to the front garden or to a summer cottage and dig it into the open ground, in the shade.
An easy way to forget about the annual search for a New Year tree for a long time is to purchase an artificial product. Today, stores offer a large selection of such products, and some imitations look extremely natural and attractive. A synthetic Christmas tree will not clog the apartment with dried needles, it will always be at hand. Of course, she will not spread the unique resinous ether around the apartment, without which it is difficult to imagine winter holidays.
Buying an artificial or live Christmas tree is up to you. Usually, a synthetic product does not lose its visual appeal for at least 5-6 years. But a living tree, planted in the forest instead of its felled predecessor, will take at least 8-10 years to reach a height of at least 1m.
