WONDERING what the benefits of purchasing a pre-lit Christmas tree over a real one are? For starters, the cost: real Nordman fir trees can often start at £30 or £40 – and that’s for the mini ones. For a dramatic 7ft or 8ft tree, you’re looking at paying £80 and upwards. Plus, you’ll need a new one annually. By contrast, an artificial tree might set you back a couple of hundred pounds initially...