Christmas Tree Shopping In The Alsip-Crestwood Area?

ALSIP-CRESTWOOD, 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.

Did you know that some 350 million Christmas trees are growing in all 50 U.S. states, and 25 million 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.

Is a real Christmas tree on your wish list this year? See our selection of quality local farms near Alsip-Crestwood:

• L & M Tree Farm
• Puckerville Farms
• Chicago Christmas Tree Lots
• Murphy’s Christmas Trees
• The Fields on Caton Farm
• City Tree Chicago Christmas Tree Delivery
• Ken’s Christmas Trees
• Bengsten’s
• Ben’s Christmas Tree Farm
• Abbey Farms

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree takes a bit of patience and practice. Here are a few tips to remember, 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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