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Tis the season! - Christmas trees

 
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IrishJen



Joined: 19 Jul 2006
Location: Gumi, Gyeongbuk

PostPosted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 4:12 am    Post subject: Tis the season! - Christmas trees Reply with quote

Hi all. Just wondering if people knew somewhere in Korea where you can buy Christmas trees (preferably in the Daegu area), or an online store that sells trees and ships them here. I know real trees will probably be difficult to come by, so on this rare occasion, I'd settle for a fake one.

I know I'm a little early, but I'm thinking ahead - I'm assuming shipping will take a little longer. I love Christmas, and I want to bring a Christmassy feel into my school, so trees and wreaths are essential!

Thanks.
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Ya-ta Boy



Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994

PostPosted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 4:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

No worries.

You will be able to find fake trees all over the place, but especially in the old traditional markets very soon. Think 'artificial flower shops'.
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OiGirl



Joined: 23 Jan 2003
Location: Hoke-y-gun

PostPosted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 5:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, florist shops, particularly of the sort found in underground shopping centers, are an excellent source for Christmas decor, along with stationery shops, if that's your thing.
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Novernae



Joined: 02 Mar 2005

PostPosted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 7:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Any of the big department stores will begin stocking them a little closer to the day. You will have no trouble finding one. Along with purples plastic balls to decorate it with Wink
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theatrelily



Joined: 03 Jun 2004
Location: Haeundae-gu, Busan

PostPosted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 7:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Last year Carre- ummm...Homever had tons. May not be cheap but it will certainly be cheaper than shipping one from home....
Wink
Also, in Namdaemun a few years back they had an entire stretch of the market that was all shops selling Christmas decorations....not sure if they are still doing it, but may be worth a look.

....Having a few beer and then Christmas shopping in Namdaemun with my friends at 3 am is one of my favourite memories from my first year.... Very Happy
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Novernae



Joined: 02 Mar 2005

PostPosted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 7:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

theatrelily wrote:
Last year Carre- ummm...Homever had tons. May not be cheap but it will certainly be cheaper than shipping one from home....
Wink
Also, in Namdaemun a few years back they had an entire stretch of the market that was all shops selling Christmas decorations....not sure if they are still doing it, but may be worth a look.

....Having a few beer and then Christmas shopping in Namdaemun with my friends at 3 am is one of my favourite memories from my first year.... Very Happy


Namdemun did have the Christmas stretch last year, too. There was a great candle shop that I hope will be back (in some form).
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krats1976



Joined: 14 May 2003

PostPosted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 9:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

HomePlus has improved their selection in the last couple of years. I got a 4 foot tree last year for a very reasonable price. If they have 'em, I'd bet E-Mart and LotteMart will as well.
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