Christmas tree shopping a Black Friday tradition for many Alabama families

On Tuesday, American Legion Riders helped load “Trees for Troops”, at the Prairie Trails Christmas Tree Farm near Maize.

The Christmas trees are wet out at Kelumac Christmas tree farm near Hearne, where people come to cut down their own trees each year.

If you’re looking to get one the old fashioned way, then check out Sandy Creek Christmas Tree Farm in Twiggs County. On the site there is a “Find a Farm” link on the top left-hand corner of the page.

Duncan Tree Farm has garland and wreaths as well as five different varieties of trees to choose from. The result is a $1 million dollar industry contributing to Iowa’s economy.

Hambrick’s Christmas Tree Farm has brought holiday cheer to South Georgia for over 60 years. He expected they would sell more than 150 trees on Black Friday alone.

KFBB invites you to share your tree hunting, tree assembling or selecting moment, and we’ll feature them on our newscast.

Picking out a tree on the first weekend after Thanksgiving is also a tradition for many families.

The family was hunting for two trees this year, one small and one big.

But not everyone has such a meaningful reason for wanting to get a tree so early. One of the four most popular stands is called the Clamp and Claw and is enclosed so animals and children don’t get into the water.

They also say you should make sure your tree is cut in front of you.

Some of the larger trees have been growing for several years, so the effect of the drought is harder to see.

In that case, add up the number of fake trees bought in the last seven years. If you run your hand through the branch, the needles on the tree should not come off easily. Third of Californians say the drought will impact their tree choice.

“Follow these tips and your will be able to enjoy a handsome, fresh and locally grown Christmas tree throughout the holiday season”, Northey said.