Do Romanians prefer natural or artificial Christmas trees?
Abstract
The Christmas tree holds a significant symbolic value during winter holidays, and Romania has a robust tradition of decorating these trees. This study aimed to highlight Romanians’ preferences concerning Christmas trees, employing a questionnaire divided into three sections with a total of 20 items. A confidential online survey was created using Google Forms and disseminated on the Pădurile din România Facebook page, which boasts over 55,000 followers (in December 2023), as well as across various Facebook and WhatsApp groups from December 5 to December 23, 2023. A total of 1498 questionnaires were completed, with 50.3% of respondents being females and 49.7% males. The survey findings revealed distinctions between genders, age groups, and urban-rural residents. Notably, artificial trees are favored more by women than men, with most artificial tree purchasers (60%) falling within the age range of 35 to 54. Furthermore, 70% of those choosing artificial trees reside in urban areas.
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