{"id":56272,"date":"2022-12-08T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realchristmastreeboard.com\/?p=56272"},"modified":"2024-11-26T18:00:20","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T23:00:20","slug":"christmas-eve-traditionalists-mid-decemberists-treecrastinators-we-see-you-and-were-here-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.realchristmastreeboard.com\/es\/press-releases\/christmas-eve-traditionalists-mid-decemberists-treecrastinators-we-see-you-and-were-here-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Eve Traditionalists, Mid-Decemberists, Treecrastinators, We See You \u2013 and We\u2019re Here for You."},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s a real Christmas tree for everyone who wants one —
\nwhenever they want one.<\/em><\/p>\n

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Media contact<\/strong>
\nNewsroom@RealChristmasTreeBoard.com<\/a><\/p>\n

HOWELL, Mich., Dec. 8, 2022<\/strong> \u2013 There\u2019s little debate that a real Christmas tree brings joy to everyone who sees and smells it. But when is that joy best timed? Ah, now that\u2019s a debate. Some people would buy their real Christmas tree the day before Halloween if they could. Some like to wait until the Thanksgiving leftovers are gone before shifting into Santa mode, just out of principle (Give each holiday its due!). Others mean to get started early, but, well, life gets in the way. And still others embrace the more Victorian tradition of waiting until just a few days before Christmas — or until Christmas Eve itself — to put up their tree.<\/p>\n

Real Christmas tree growers, wholesalers and retailers see that mix of shoppers firsthand, and it doesn\u2019t change much from year to year.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have several customers who faithfully visit us on Christmas Eve. It is their tradition, and it is our tradition to welcome them each year,\u201d said Mel Koelling, Michigan Christmas tree grower.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot everyone is ready to deck the halls right after Thanksgiving. Some of our oldest customers are mid-December shoppers,\u201d said Rob Lambert, California Christmas tree retailer.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople are busy this time of the year. I am a mom and I completely understand. We are glad to welcome customers throughout the month of December and help them find their perfect real Christmas tree,\u201d said Carrie McClaine, North Carolina Christmas tree grower and Florida retailer.<\/p>\n

Where the trees are<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWe don\u2019t judge,\u201d said Marsha Gray, executive director of the Real Christmas Tree Board. \u201cWe like to say \u2018the journey makes the joy.\u2019 But those journeys are very personal. The \u2018when\u2019 is as big a part of traditions as the \u2018how.\u2019 The good news is, there\u2019s a real Christmas tree for everyone who wants one — whenever they want one.\u201d<\/p>\n

That may not mean wherever they want one, however. Gray points out that the bigger the retailer, typically the bigger the inventory, so while late-season shoppers can expect to go home with a real Christmas tree, they may find that some smaller retailers or choose-and-cut farms sell out earlier than larger ones.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not a matter of whether there are enough trees — there are,\u201d said Gray. \u201cIt\u2019s just a matter of where they are.\u201d<\/p>\n

Find your joy at RealChristmasTreeBoard.com<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Real Christmas Tree Board encourages late-season shoppers to consider trying a different species this year and to be flexible in where they shop for a real Christmas tree. Trends are changing and sizes and species vary by region and retailer. As Christmas gets closer, some retailers may close early or have a reduced selection while others may have just what you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n

Visit RealChristmasTreeBoard.com<\/a> for a special retail locator<\/a>, a guide to the different kinds of real Christmas trees, care tips, and more.<\/p>\n

Real Christmas trees are continuing to bring joy all month long<\/strong><\/p>\n

There\u2019s plenty of real Christmas tree season left and here are the facts you need to know:<\/p>\n