As for the Castillo kids they say no matter the size of their tree they’re just excited for the holiday season.
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No matter what kind of tree you choose, Dunn says the way to make it last throughout the holiday season is to make sure it always has plenty of water. Every Thanksgiving weekend, they head out together to pick out a Christmas tree.
USA farmers now have about 350 million trees in the ground at different stages of development, according to the Michigan Christmas Tree Association.
Every year, after the Hambrick family finish their Thanksgiving meal, they open the gates to the farm and welcome family traditions. New installed Chuggy the train that takes kids and grown ups around the farm to get a look at the numerous trees.
Real or artificial Christmas trees are also being sold at Lowe’s and Hobby Lobby.
James and Chris Kohls visited the lot to buy their first Jackson Christmas tree after moving from Minnesota.
“That’s where you basically take a randomly selected branch and run [your] fingers across to make sure it’s not dropping a bunch of needles”.
Trees can’t be cut down in the following areas– campgrounds, at trail heads, designated wilderness areas, developed recreation sites, posted timber sale spots, recently planted areas, or within 50 feet of any lake, stream or wetland.
They even have ideas on how to decorate it. “This year though, they have a two-year-old, so it just wasn’t going to happen today”. Real Trees can dry out so you have to keep them watered.
The good news? The live trees are still ready for you and your family.
The state fire marshal says you should have a fire escape-plan with two ways out, and to not block your route with trees, gifts or decorations.
“Moved into Cascade in 1971 so coming here years and years it’s been decades, dozens of trees from this place”, Edgar said.
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On Friday, the Williams family ventured out to the Red Flannel Tree Farm for their tree.
