Humble-Kingwood Christmas Tree Shopping Guide For 2020

Humble-Kingwood, TX — As the coronavirus pandemic threatens some of America's most beloved holiday traditions in 2020, it should still be possible to hunt for the ideal Christmas tree this year — and even 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. During this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as coronavirus cases rise to ensure shoppers can select a tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has created a special guide containing 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.

Tree lot operators and choose-and-cut farms "must protect the health and safety of their employees, provide customers with the confidence they need so they can enjoy selecting a tree without risk and demonstrate to state and local officials they are conducting business responsibly," the association wrote in its guide.

Is a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year? Here's a selection of great local farms near Humble-Kingwood.

• Holiday Acres Christmas Tree Farm
• Old Time Christmas Tree Farm
• Dewberry Farm
• Beaver's Christmas Tree Farm
• High Star Christmas Trees
• Spring Creek Growers

Want to get the most out of your real Christmas tree? It can take a bit of patience and practice. Here are a few things to note, 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