Christmas Trees:

Real or Artificial? (Streaming Video)


Above: Marcus R. Salone with a tree he has freshly cut. He's opted for a real tree. But more Americans will chose an artifrical tree.

Are real Christmas trees preferable to the artificial varieties? Watch this video if you are conflicted on this issue. (This piece originally appeared on the "Chicago Tonight" show on WTTW on 13 December,2007).

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