2011 Christmas Tree Purchases By the Numbers
According to new data from Nielsen Research, approximately 21.6 million real trees and 12.9 million artificial trees will be purchased by U.S. households this Christmas season.
Nielsen surveyed nearly 30,000 U.S. households on behalf of the American Christmas Tree Association (ACTA), also found that the average cost of a real tree was $46 and the average cost of an artificial tree was $78.
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Choosing Your Tree
Do you know how to choose
the best Christmas tree? Read
our handy buyer's guide for tips
to find your perfect tree!
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Celebrate the 500th birthday of the first decorated Christmas tree.
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