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Cut Trees
If you live near a national forest, telephone the park service to find out if there is cutting in your area. They’ll issue you an inexpensive permit if they are available. This is as close as you can come to an old-fashioned Christmas.
Otherwise, there are many “choose and cut” operations nationwide. Trees are grown in fields and prepriced according to grade. Growers provide saws and cutting instructions.
Some “choose and cut” operations provide hot cider and hayrides.
Many families can get a lot of pleasure out of a trip to the convenient comer Christmas tree lot. Be sure to choose a fresh tree. Avoid any that look dry or damaged.
A few easy preparations once you’ve carried the tree home will preserve its freshness into January. Recut the bottom at a slant and set it in a pail of water in the coolest area of the house or basement.
Allow it to soak for a couple of days. Then situate the tree in a large kettle filled with sand or gravel. Add water to keep the tree moist.
Place the tree as far as possible from direct sunlight, fireplaces and
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