Virginia Highland-Druid Hills Christmas Tree Farm Guide For 2020

Virginia Highland-Druid Hills, GA — As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic threatens some of America's most iconic holiday traditions in 2020, it could still be possible to hunt for the ideal Christmas tree this year — and do it safely.

Did you know that at least 25 million real Christmas trees are purchased each year across America, and currently, 350 million are growing in all 50 U.S. states? And despite these unprecedented times, the practice will continue this year. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions amid the coronavirus pandemic to ensure buyers can take home a tree with minimal health and safety risk.

"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 the National Christmas Tree Association wrote on its website this year. "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."

In fact, the association has created a special guide full of recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree providers to follow. Sellers are advised to frequently sanitize items such as hand saws and tree cart handles, as well as countertops, restrooms and other areas.

If a real Christmas tree is on your holiday wish list this season, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms within driving distance of Virginia Highland-Druid Hills.

• Berry's Christmas Tree Farm
• Bottoms Christmas Tree Farm
• Fresh Cut Christmas Trees
• Yule Forest
• Scottsdale Farms
• Barefoot Mountain Farms Christmas Trees
• Randy's Christmas Tree Farm
• Thompson's Tree Farm
• Tradition Trees
• Southern Belle Farm

Want to get the most out of your real Christmas tree? It can take some patience, practice and good advice. Here are a few things to know, courtesy of 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