The holidays are over and the Christmas trees have been cleared away again. Every year, fewer and fewer trees are handed in. We were curious to know why. That is why we asked in our newsletter how you decorated your house and what happened to the trees after the holidays. Not very many people responded, but the answers still provide nice insights and tips. We are happy to share them.
Christmas tree or not?
The Christmas tree remains the centrepiece of the festive season for many people. Almost half had a real tree last year. Many people also have an artificial Christmas tree (38%). Only 15% did nothing to decorate.
What happened to the real Christmas trees after the holidays?
Most gave the Christmas tree to children or brought it themselves to one of our collection points. A third still had the tree at home or in the garden at the time of the flash poll.
Everyone who handed in the tree felt this went easily. Yet we asked how it could be even better. In response, half said it would be nice if there was longer time to hand in the tree. "I leave my tree until Epiphany, but by then the collection will have been over," she said. The others are fine with it as it is. "That children collect trees and can earn something from it, I think it's a super nice idea!"
And next year?
Real Christmas trees remain popular, but almost half opt for a more sustainable option this coming festive season. These tips from our readers help with that.
- Tree with root ball: put it outside again after the holidays. "This is the fourth year I've used the same tree!"
- Second-hand artificial tree: "We bought our artificial tree on Marktplaats. Cheaper and better for the environment!"
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