I haven't put up a tree in years (cats), but it would definitely be artifical. Real trees should be outdoors where they can be enjoyed by all of us and not be chopped down to sit in a house for a couple weeks and then get tossed.
Cutting down trees for whatever reason is a very sad thing to me. My husband will tell you it's one of my triggers when we drive past tree lots.I hate the thought of killing a tree, just for a week or so.
I agree it's to short of a enjoyment period and a waste of a good Tree. I believe live Christmas Trees are fine if they can be replanted after the holiday.Cutting down trees for whatever reason is a very sad thing to me. My husband will tell you it's one of my triggers when we drive past tree lots.