Tips for picking the flawless Christmas tree

Despite the shrinking interest, Carmichael is confident he’ll sell through his stock by the end of the season, thanks in part to the quality of trees he ships in from Oregon. The planting and growth of Christmas trees as an industry has positive effects on the environment, from improving soil stability to reducing greenhouse gases. The nation’s most popular varieties – and also my favorites – are Balsam, Douglas Fir, and Fraser Fir. Real Christmas Tree Land has real trees starting at £30 and a delivery charge of £9.99 for orders under £125.

During Thursday’s White House National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, President Barack Obama suggested the teachings of Jesus Christ are reflected in all faiths.

Shoreline Chamber of Commerce Director of Public Relations Kathy Testa said even though parking is hard to find around the Green, the community comes out to kick off the holiday season.

Overall sales of festive trees across the country are set to see an 11 per cent increase over last year’s figures.

Rev. Mike Grace told our Chattanooga NBC-affiliate WRCB that he saw someone last week pretend to pay for a tree but then left without putting anything in the money box. And where do Christmas trees often look best?

Water, water, water. Big trees mean lots of agua. Water is important because it prevents the needles from drying out/dropping off and maintains the fragrance of the tree. Choose a spot in your home away from heating vents, cold drafts, or direct sunlight.

Carolers will perform before the lighting of the tree, and visitors are encouraged to join in. The tree was decorated two weeks prior to the lighting to ensure the lights worked properly. Immediately upon arriving home, grab the water after cutting off the tree’s bottom approximately one-fourth inch.

But the Mayor proposed, and most of Council voted, to change a key word in the name of the Borough’s annual tree-lighting event from a neutral, inclusive term back to a religious one.

There’s also been renewed demand for the Norway spruce – the classic Christmas tree – and that’s perhaps because it triggers a strong sense of childhood nostalgia.

Van Duyvendyk also warns against placing the tree near a heat register or ceiling fan since that will dry it out.

Always keep the stand full of water mixture. I guess you’d say it’s in our blood. Changing the name back to include “Christmas”, at least according to Storey, removes non-Christians from the celebration.

Susan Bloom contributed to this article.