We have partnered withThe Christmas Tree Promotion Board to bring you this post about an authentic Christmas tree and family tradition.
Last week we were invited to a tree farm in New York to join in the festivities of the Christmas Tree Promotion Board’s Live Event. Picking and cutting down a real tree has been a family tradition for many years, but over the last few years we hadn’t done this because the kids have all grown and live on their own. I was so excited to get the tradition going again, only this time it was three generations. My husband, a friend, my daughter, her husband, and our three grandchildren all went to the farm.
The farm was huge with rolling hills filled with Christmas trees that you could pick from. They were ranging in all sizes. You could smell Christmas all around you. There is nothing like hunting for and cutting down a real, fresh cut, Christmas tree. After all, “It’s Christmas. Keep It Real.”!!
We grabbed our saw and headed down the hill to find our tree. Of course we received directions on what to do once we cut it as well as the process once we came back up. We first stopped to have some hot cocoa, cookies, and the kids got to create beautiful DIY ornaments. There was a cozy fire pit to sit by while you sipped your cocoa or you could stroll under the pavilion to shop for wreaths and other greens and carved wood crafts.
Once we found our trees, we headed up the hill. They took the trees from us and offered to cut the lower branches as well as the trunk, then it went on the tree shaker.
This was so cool because it got off all the loose needles, I’ve never seen this done before and it’s genius! Next up was the wrapper and they then laid it out until you were ready to leave. Once we were ready, the family gathered on the back of the truck along with our trees and we were chauffeured to our cars. The tree was tied to the roof by professionals who snuggly tied it down so that it wouldn’t move. From the time we cut the tree down we didn’t handle it again. I was so impressed at the system they had in place and there were a lot of people there at once, it looked seamless.
This time of month is so busy and it was wonderful to take a day away from the hustle and bustle, get outdoors with the entire family and create memories that will last a lifetime! The best part is you bring this beautiful tree home to keep the tradition going by decorating it together. Out of all the decorations in your house, your Christmas tree is the centerpiece. It sets the mood of the holiday with its wonderful pine scent that fills the house with Christmas!
In order to make it last, there are two main things you can do.
- Make sure you have a fresh cut on the bottom.
- Be sure it gets plenty of water throughout the month that it is in your home and always keep the water level above the base of the trunk.
The Christmas Tree Promotion Board, a national research and promotion program whose mission is to share the benefits of fresh Christmas trees with consumers, encourages families across North America to “Keep It Real”. A real Christmas tree is much better for the environment. Not only can they be recycled, they are carbon neutral; absorbing as much carbon dioxide during growth as they will emit when disposed of! In addition to this, for every tree we cut 1-3 more are planted in its place!
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Christmas Tree Promotion Board.
That looks like so much fun! I think family traditions are so important, especially those that go back for generations like this.
That looks like so much fun! You have a lovely family, and a really fun tradition.
I absolutely love this. In my opinion, one of the biggest parts of Christmas is the tradition. It’s that tradition that the entire family takes part in that really cements family bonds.
We love visiting the Christmas tree farm near us! It looks like you all had a lot of fun.
Awesome family traditions is what makes the holidays so special. We unfortunately have to use a fake tree as I have very bad allergies.
I’ve always wanted to do something like this!!! It’s been years since we got a real tree and never went to a real Christmas tree farm! So fun!!!!
The idea of cutting down your own Christmas tree is awesome! I love family traditions and you can imagine how rare something like this is here in the Las Vegas desert.
That’s so much fun! I love the picking and cutting your own real Christmas tree! One of the things you can look forward to for the Christmas season!
I need to try this next year. We always stuck to our fake tree because we had carpet and I hate the needles getting stuck in it. Now wee have hard wood and a real tree would be amazing.
My brother-in-law has cut down his own Christmas Tree before and said it was a marvelous experience.
Maybe this is something for us to consider – my family typically goes to the tree farm to pick out a ready-cut tree.
What a fun tradition! This would be a lot of fun to do with the family. I haven’t ever been to a Christmas tree farm before I think it would be magical to see, my kids would love it.
I have never been to a Christmas tree farm. I assumed you had to do it all yourself. It’s nice to see they handled it all for you – even securing it to your car.
That looks like a fun tradition. I totally believe in creating traditions.
I wish my Christmas involved something like what you guys do! It’s always more satisfying to get your own tree, and it feels good to plant some in return. It’s just like giving and receiving!
I grew up with real Christmas trees as a child. I miss those days I loved the smell of the pine needles smelled like Christmas!
What a great tradition! We recently started cutting down our tree two years ago and just love it!