Big Island Now poll results: Voters reveal strong leanings toward a certain type of Christmas tree

Christmas is weeks away.

Decorations are up and shops are bustling with people shopping for friends and family. Big Island Now wanted to know what your plans were for a Christmas tree this holiday season.

With 323 people casting votes, the top pick was putting up and or buying an artificial tree with 143 votes. Trailing far behind in the second slot with 37 votes was “I don’t celebrate Christmas with a tree.”

The poll also revealed that voters preferred buying their trees at big box stores where they are usually cheaper, garnering 30 votes. Only 17 people voted to buy one at a local farm.

For those who celebrate Christmas and love the holiday tree, there’s still plenty of time to pick one up to enjoy for the remaining weeks of 2023.

See the full results below:

• Put up my longtime artificial tree, or buy an artificial tree. 143 (44%)
• I don’t celebrate Christmas with a tree. 37 (11%)
• I don’t celebrate Christmas. 31 (9%)
• Buy one at a big box store where they usually are cheaper. 30 (9%)
• Make my own Christmas tree from a plant. 25 (7%)
• Buy one at a local farm on the Big Island. 17 (5%)
• I want one, but canʻt afford it this year. 16 (4%)
• Put up a Charlie Brown Christmas tree. 11 (3%)
• Support a nonprofit and buy one at their temporary lots. 9 (2%)
• Chop one down in the outdoors. 4 (1%)
• Total Votes: 323