Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2020 Near Stone Mountain-Lithonia

Stone Mountain-Lithonia, GA — It should still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree this holiday season — and to do it safely, even as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen across the region.

At least 25 million real Christmas trees are sold each year across America, and currently, 350 million are growing in all 50 U.S. states. And during this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions amid the coronavirus pandemic to ensure shoppers can select their favorite tree with minimal risk to their health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has circulated a new guide with recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers to follow, including frequently sanitizing items and areas such as hand saws, tree cart handles, countertops, door handles and restrooms. Special signage and social-distancing rules are also being encouraged.

"It is likely that Christmas will have a greater significance for many in 2020 as we seek to offset the disruption of normalcy from COVID-19 with a family-oriented holiday experience," the association said in its guide. "However, shopping for a Christmas tree, the iconic centerpiece of the holiday, will be a different experience this year as the risks from COVID-19 must be taken seriously."

If a real Christmas tree is on your holiday wish list this year, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms in the Stone Mountain-Lithonia area.

• Scottsdale Farms
• Tradition Market And Garden
• Randy's Christmas Tree Farm
• Big John's Christmas Trees
• Fresh Cut Christmas Trees
• Randy's Pumpkin Patch - Temp. CLOSED

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree takes a bit of patience and practice. Here are a few things 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
• Christmas tree safety
• How to recycle your tree