The Real Christmas Trees
In the United Kingdom and America, many families consider the choosing of a real Christmas tree from a Christmas tree farm as an exciting and enjoyable part of their Christmas celebrations – it has long been a tradition in the States to do this, whilst in the UK the number of real trees sold has steadily dwindled and unfortunately it is now far outweighed by sales of the artificial tree. Those in Australia rarely see a real Christmas tree due to the climate and less tradition in this purchase. They might wheel out the old artificial favourite.
The Bushy Fraser Christmas Fir
While there is no denying that artificial trees prove good value for money and are convenient, a real Christmas tree really captures the magic of Christmas in its fresh green foliage and wonderful pine scent. When dressed with lights and ornaments, the fresh Christmas tree really brings the festive spirit into any home, whether traditional or modern. Think of Chevy Chase with the Christmas Vacation, the movie ‘The House Without a Christmas Tree’ (yes it exists). Other favourites are:
• It’s a Wonderful Life
• A Charlie Brown Christmas
• Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
• How the Grinch Stole Christmas
• Frosty the Snowman
UK-based fresh Christmas tree growers and retailers are increasingly aware of the need to be environmentally friendly and all trees are grown with this in mind. Until recently, most real Christmas trees sold in the UK were imported, but British Christmas tree farms are now producing a much wider variety of species – thus, far less fuel is being used to transport trees over long distances. Also, for each tree cut another one is planted, ensuring that each farm sustains its own production.
The Nobal Fir christmas Tree
Many farms offer a ‘green’ tree disposal service, whereby they collect your used tree from your door and dispose of it in an environmentally friendly way (such as recycling it into wood chips). So to do many local councils in the weeks after Christmas, most of those in London place the tree outside the front door and wait for it to magically disappear! Well it is Christmas.
There are literally hundreds of Christmas tree farms across the UK, and it really is fun for all the family to go and choose a Christmas tree from one of these farms. It offers a means of getting together in the fresh air and entering into the festive spirit – some farms help families to do by this displaying festive decorations and hosting other seasonal activities, such as displaying real reindeer. In choosing a tree yourself from a Christmas tree farm, you can be sure of its freshness or you can buy online.
Norway Spruce christmas Tree
For the best customer service, use well established real Christmas tree providers, preferably those who are members of the BCTGA (British Christmas Tree Growers Association).
If you do decide to buy your tree over the internet, be sure to take advantage of online offers, such as free delivery or discounts. Some online retailers even offer a Christmas decoration service for a modest fee.
The Norman Fir is the country’s favourite due to its soft foliage and excellent needle retention. However, there are other varieties on offer, such as the Noble Fir, Fraser fir and Norway Spruce, and pot-grown trees are also on offer – after Christmas, these can be kept in their pots or planted outside in the garden.
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