Poll: Artificial or Live Christmas Trees?

It's that time of year to purchase Christmas trees.

Patch wants to know whether you prefer artificial and live trees.

Some people can argue that a live tree is traditional or a family ritual.

Others say the artificial tree is reusable and saves you from spending money year after year.

Vote in our poll and leave a comment to tell us why you like artifical or live trees.

If you are one of the families that like to purchase live trees, here are a few farms you could visit in the area.

• Old Barn Christmas Tree Farm, 833 Old Lexington Highway, Chapin. Opens Monday through Friday from 3 to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 803-920-3488.

• Bear Creek Tree Farm, 564 Amicks Ferry Road, Chapin. Opens Monday from 3 to 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Sunday from 1 to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 803-345-5607.

• Price's Tree Farm, 228 Maple Road, Lexington. Opens Monday through Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday from 12 to 6 p.m. For more information, call 803-356-4005.