Towards the end of the 1800's, a variation of the traditional Christmas tree appeared in Germany: the artificial Christmas tree. Metal wire trees were covered with goose, turkey, ostrich or swan feathers. The feathers were often died green to imitate pine needles. In the 1930's, the Addis Brush Company created the first artificial-brush trees, using the same 
machinery that made their toilet brushes! The Addis 'Silver Pine' tree was patented in 1950. The Christmas tree was designed to have a revolving light source under it, colored gels allowed the light to shine in different shades as it revolved under the tree.
machinery that made their toilet brushes! The Addis 'Silver Pine' tree was patented in 1950. The Christmas tree was designed to have a revolving light source under it, colored gels allowed the light to shine in different shades as it revolved under the tree.
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While I do like the smell of real trees I've found that I much prefer artificial trees. They are so much easier to take care of and don't create any messes. That and you only need to buy them once and they last forever.
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