Why is a Christmas tree that has been chopped down called “a live tree”?

Marvin: Why is a Christmas tree that has been chopped down called “a live tree”?

Answers and Views:

Answer by -shrugs-
I guess trees don’t die immediately after being cut.

Sort of like flowers in a vase of water.

Answer by Rurouni Kenshin
they still live as long as you water them, if not, then they’ll die

Answer by Florida Kayak Girl
Because it’s not a plastic tree, therefore it is a live tree as opposed to a fake tree.

Answer by Wally West
cos the cells are still alive I think

Answer by WhySoSerious
it’s not.
it’s called a real tree as opposed to a fake tree.

Answer by Richard
Because if I chopped one of your legs off you’d still be live (for a little bit)

Answer by Michelle ~is back!
cuz they’re more alive than a plastic tree