Seasonal & Holidays
Where To Find A Christmas Tree In 2020 Near Weymouth
Many local Christmas tree providers are taking precautions amid the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure you and yours have a happy holiday.
Weymouth, MA — It could still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree this year — and most importantly, to do it safely, even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen across the region.
Did you know that 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 despite these unprecedented times, the tradition will continue this holiday season. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as coronavirus cases rise to ensure shoppers can take home their favorite tree with minimal health and safety risk.
In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has released a new guide containing recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers 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.
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"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."
Special signage and touchless, paperless payment systems are also being encouraged at the farms.
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Is a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year? See our selection of trusted local farms within driving distance of Weymouth.
Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree can take some patience, practice and good advice. Here are a few things to remember, according to the National Christmas Tree Association:
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