I have always been on team “real tree”....even as a child I’ve always had real Christmas trees. This year my husband and I decided to invest in an artificial tree as it would be more financially responsible in the long run (and less maintenance/fire hazard potential...and I can put it up anytime I want if a year like 2020 ever comes again.) This tree is beautiful!! It does require quite a bit of fluffing, but it is SO worth it! Multiple light settings allow everyone in the family to have something that pleases them. I have to say...I have switched teams!