Christmas Tree Shopping In The Algonquin, LITH Area In 2021

ALGONQUIN-LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL— As the nation recovers from the coronavirus pandemic and looks back on the hardship of last year’s holiday season — which involved a lot of social distancing — families in 2021 will reunite and hunt for the ideal Christmas tree.

Some 350 million are growing in all 50 U.S. states, and at least 25 million of them are cut and purchased each year.

Last year, the National Christmas Tree Association developed a guide including recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers to follow. They include frequently sanitizing items and areas such as hand saws, tree cart handles, counter-tops, door handles and restrooms.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, here's a selection of great local farms near Algonquin-Lake In The Hills:

• Richardson Christmas Tree Farm, 9407 Richardson Road, Spring Grove. Phone: (815) 675-9729. Website: https://richardsonadventurefarm.com.
• Oney's Tree Farm, 16608 US-14, Woodstock. Phone: (815) 338-4108 Website: http://www.oneystreefarm.com/christmas.php.
• Pine-Apple Farm, 309 Three Oaks Road, Cary. Phone: (847) 639-3248. Website: https://pineapplefarm.wordpress.com.
• Steve's Trees Algonuin at Butera Market, 100 Randall Road, Algonquin.
• Moehling Christmas Tree Farm, 10904 Bull Valley Road, Bull Valley. Phone: (815) 355-1738. Website: https://moehlingchristmastreefarm.webs.com.
• Grandpa's Christmas Tree Farm, 13616 IL-176, Woodstock. Phone: (815) 337-2682. Website: http://www.grandpastreefarm.com.

Want to get the most out of your real Christmas tree? It can take a bit of patience and practice. Here are a few things to know, according to the National Christmas Tree Association:

• What to know about fake Christmas trees
• Knowing the different types of real Christmas trees
• Tips on selecting a real tree
• Caring for your tree

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