Which Countries Have Embraced Full Artificial Christmas Trees?

The Christmas tree is a tradition that has been around for centuries. It is a symbol of the birth of Jesus Christ, and it is still used as a part of many people’s Christmas celebrations today. The first artificial Christmas trees were not manufactured until 1895, but they have quickly become popular during the past few decades.

The type of tree you use depends largely on personal preference. Some people prefer to use real trees because they like how they smell, while others may feel that real trees are too expensive or difficult to maintain.

If you are looking for an artificial tree, here are some of the countries where people use them the most

Finland — Finland uses nearly 2 million artificial Christmas trees each year. The country has been using artificial Christmas trees since the 1950s when they were introduced by the Finnish paper company Vapaa-Aikapankki (Free Time Bank).

Denmark — Denmark uses 1.5 million artificial Christmas trees annually and has done so since the 1960s. They are popular because they do not shed needles like real trees and they do not require watering or maintenance after they are set up.

Sweden – Sweden has been using artificial Christmas trees since the 1970s when they were first introduced by IKEA stores in Sweden. Today, Sweden uses nearly 1 million fake Christmas trees every year.

The United States —The United States is the world’s largest importer of fake Christmas trees. The U.S. imports over one million fake Christmas trees each year, and Americans buy a new artificial tree every seven years on average.

The U.S. imports most of its fake Christmas trees from China, where they are more affordable and often more durable than their American counterparts. However, some countries have begun to manufacture artificial Christmas trees locally, which means they can be pricier but are more environmentally friendly as well as more durable than those imported from China or other countries like Korea or Japan.

China — In China, almost every home uses a real tree during the holiday season, according to World Christmas Tree Association (WCTA). But over the last two decades, more Chinese families have been using artificial trees instead of real ones because they’re easier to store in small apartments and offices once the holidays are over.

Germany — About 70 percent of Germans opt for an artificial tree instead of a real one, according to Deutsche Post DHL Group.

Norway — With 70 percent of Norwegians choosing artificial trees over real ones, Norway has more fake Christmas trees than any other country in Europe.

Czech Republic — The Czech Republic follows closely behind Norway with 68 percent of its population choosing artificial over real trees. That’s nearly twice as many as in the U.S., where only 34 percent of Americans prefer artificial Christmases over real ones (according to Statistic Brain).

Austria — In Austria, 59 percent of people opt for an artificial tree rather than a real one during the holiday season — and this number jumps up to 76 percent when it comes time for Germans across the border in Bavaria to celebrate Christmas (according to Statista).

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