Seasonal & Holidays

Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2020 Near Oak Forest

Many local Christmas tree providers are taking coronavirus precautions to ensure you and your family enjoy a jolly holiday.

Oak Forest, IL — As the ongoing coronavirus pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s quintessential holiday traditions, it should still be possible to hunt for the perfect Christmas tree this year — and do it safely.

At least 25 million real Christmas trees are purchased each year across the U.S., and currently, 350 million are growing in all 50 states.. And during this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as coronavirus cases rise to ensure patrons can take home a tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has developed a 2020 guide full of recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers to follow. The guide advises sellers to frequently sanitize items such as hand saws and tree cart handles, as well as countertops, restrooms and other areas.

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Is a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year? Here's a selection of great tree farms near Oak Forest.

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree takes a bit of patience and practice. Here are a few things to know, according to the National Christmas Tree Association:

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