Hicksville Christmas Tree Farm Guide For 2020

Hicksville, NY — As the COVID-19 pandemic threatens some of America's most beloved holiday traditions in 2020, it may still be possible to find the ideal Christmas tree for your family — and more importantly, do it safely.

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 COVID-19 pandemic to ensure locals can select a tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has created a 2020 guide full of 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. Maximum head counts and touchless, paperless payment systems 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 wrote 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."

Is a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year? Here's a selection of great tree farms in the Hicksville area.

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

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree takes a bit of patience and practice. Here are a few things to note, from 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