Where To Find A Christmas Tree Near East Meadow

East Meadow, NY — As the coronavirus pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s quintessential holiday traditions, it could still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the right Christmas tree this year — and most importantly, 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 despite these unprecedented times, the tree market is still up and running in 2020. 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 health and safety risk.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has created a special guide full of recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree providers to follow, including frequently sanitizing items and areas such as hand saws, tree cart handles, countertops, door handles and restrooms.

"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 wrote on its website. "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 in 2020, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms within driving distance of East Meadow.

• Sabia Tree Farm
• Mike's Tree Farm
• Kevin's Christmas Tree Lot
• Lewin Farms
• Jones Family Farm - Valley Farm
• Elwood Pumpkin Farm
• Cedar Grove Christmas Trees
• Hicks Nurseries
• Egan Acres Tree Farm
• Romp Family Christmas Trees

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree can take some patience, practice and good advice. Here are a few tips 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