There’s a real Christmas tree for everyone who wants one — whenever they want one.
HOWELL, Mich., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — There’s little debate that a real Christmas tree brings joy to everyone who sees and smells it. But when is that joy best timed? Ah, now that’s a debate. Some people would buy their real Christmas tree the day before Halloween if they could. Some like to wait until the Thanksgiving leftovers are gone before shifting into Santa mode, just out of principle (Give each holiday its due!). Others mean to get started early, but, well, life gets in the way. And still others embrace the more Victorian tradition of waiting until just a few days before Christmas — or until Christmas Eve itself — to put up their tree.
Real Christmas tree growers, wholesalers and retailers see that mix of shoppers firsthand, and it doesn’t change much from year to year.
“We have several customers who faithfully visit us on Christmas Eve. It is their tradition, and it is our tradition to welcome them each year,” said Mel Koelling, Michigan Christmas tree grower.
“Not everyone is ready to deck the halls right after Thanksgiving. Some of our oldest customers are mid-December shoppers,” said Rob Lambert, California Christmas tree retailer.
“People are busy this time of the year. I am a mom and I completely understand. We are glad to welcome customers throughout the month of December and help them…
