It is almost Christmas Tree time, and let me be the first to urge you to choose a real Christmas Tree this year. 2020 has forced so many changes. While many of them have been tough, some have also been a silver lining. Our family has loved the slower pace. I truly hope as we head into Christmas, we have more time for making memories, too.
The Best Memories
I’m not big on many family traditions. But since I first married, I have been adamant about having a real Christmas Tree. I have many reasons for this, but the absolute most important reason is to create family memories for my kids. After year one of having a real tree, I knew this would be a tradition I want to pass on to my kids and grandkids.
We are going on 11 years of having real Christmas Trees. We have turned our tree hunting day into a true adventure. Before we venture our, we meet friends for breakfast tacos. My boys are now old enough to be in charge of packing up everything we need to cut and haul a tree home. They LOVE it. We bundle up and pack snacks and hot cocoa for our drive. We get a large tree for our family room and let the boys pick out a small tree for their own area. Everyone in our family knows that we document the day with pictures (I let the boys snap them!) and videos (my husband is the expert).
If you are looking to make amazing memories at the end of a really challenging year, there is no better family activity to kick off Christmas!
An Excellent Choice for the Environment
Coloradans are known to be outdoorsy, and there isn’t a better way to love the environment. Real Christmas trees come from the earth and return to the earth. They are biodegradable, so they can be recycled or reused for mulch and for every tree harvested, a new one is planted. The wonderful smell of a freshly cut tree will fill your home. I love bringing the outside in to make my home feel cozy for the winter season.
We have chosen different types of trees over the years. Short, fat, long-needle trees. Tall, slender, short-needle trees. I love bringing the tree home and embarking on the challenge to string lights and make the current year’s version of our tree the best yet.
Support Local
Our family has focused on supporting local and giving back to our community this year. Buying a real Christmas tree is a way to support farmers. It also supports local businesses, organizations, and their workers who may have suffered during the pandemic. Supporting local this Christmas is a wonderful gift.
Visit ItsChristmasKeepitReal.com to learn more.
- Enter your zip code to find a real Christmas tree near you.
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- Use the visual tree guide for a close-up look at the 20 most popular types of real Christmas trees.
{Photo Credit} Oak + Oats
We get a real tree every year and I love it!!
Such a wonderful family activity that creates memories for a lifetime. ❤️
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