analysis: The Christmas Tree Evolution: From Birth to Something Beautiful

Life begins at the farm

Notes:

• Or it may have began within the forest or in your backyard. That is where a seedling has been planted and nourished over the last 8-9 years before the tree reaches Christmas tree height.
• If on the farm, varying tree seedlings are planted in one section annually. They will have year-1, year-2, and year-3, etc., respective sections that are cared for throughout the years. In the mature section (after 9+ years of growth), most of the trees have reached Christmas tree height. They are then harvested, sold to intermediaries, and new seedlings are planted in their place to start the growth cycle over again.
• You can find large farms that are profitable; and many smaller farms that are hobbyist operations. The market demand for live Christmas trees have slowed due to the increased demand of artificial trees. But there remains a dedicated market for live trees for its overall Christmas feeling and smell.
• Some Christmas tree facts: [ source ]
  • 25-30 million trees are sold each year
  • for every harvested tree, 1-3 seedlings are planted the following spring
  • over 350 million trees are growing currently
  • you can find Christmas tree farms in all 50 states: 15,000+ farms
    [ search google ]
  • the top Christmas Tree producing states are Oregon, North Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Washington

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It heads to the market

Notes:

• From the harvested farm, the tree heads to the market to be sold by home centers, retail stores, and select brokers. That is where you and family go to shop the perfect tree for your seasonal enjoyment.
• The most important decision in your selection is knowing when the tree was cut and how well the merchant keeps the tree fresh. Most trees are harvested mid- to late-November before being sent to market. A fresh tree (full of water) will last 4-6 weeks under ideal conditions. So be sure to note the freshness of the tree to ensure beauty and fire safety.
• So what kind of tree to view and select:
  • [ view ][ about ]balsam fir
  • [ view ][ about ]douglas fir
  • [ view ][ about ]fraser fir
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  • [ view ][ about ]grand fir
  • [ view ][ about ]noble fir
  • [ view ][ about ]concolor fir
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  • [ view ][ about ]white pine
  • [ view ][ about ]scotch pine
  • [ view ][ about ]virginia pine
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  • [ view ][ about ]colorado blue spruce
  • [ view ][ about ]norway spruce
  • [ view ][ about ]white spruce
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  • [ view ][ about ]arizona cypress
  • [ view ][ about ]leyland cypress
  • [ view ][ about ]eastern red cedar

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  live christmas treelive christmas wreathlive christmas garland

Welcomed into the home

Notes:

• So you have selected your tree – and probably paid a pretty price – now is the time to get it positioned inside your home. The challenge is to keep your cut tree fresh for the duration of the holiday season. Dried-out Christmas trees can become a fire hazard; and have resulted into bad fires each year due to carelessness and failure to maintain the tree.
• The key item is the Christmas tree stand with a reservoir basin for refreshing the tree. Do your research on how to maintain your tree for beauty, freshness and safety.
• So where are you going to place the Christmas tree:
  • [ view ideas ]living room
  • [ view ideas ]kitchen
  • [ view ideas ]bedroom
  • [ view ideas ]entry way
  • [ view ideas ]as a group of tree clusters

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  christmas tree standchristmas tree foodchristmas tree skirt

The tree gets decorated

Notes:

• You have the tree in the right position standing straight up in it’s majestic pose – now it’s time to decorate it. You start with the lights, tucking them in-and-out and through the tree. Next comes the garland and the individual ornaments. The last item is the tree topper. You are all set – illuminate the tree.
• What has been illustrated is a generic way to decorate a tree. We are positive that you have another way that makes your tree unique. Anything goes. The goal is to allow your freshly cut tree to flourish with its color and natural scent.
• Let’s review some tree decorations that may be available:
  • [ view ideas ]tree LED lights in all varities
  • [ view ideas ]ball ornaments
  • [ view ideas ]shaped glass ornaments
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  • [ view ideas ]nativity ornaments
  • [ view ideas ]DYI ornaments
  • [ view ideas ]gardland
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  • [ view ideas ]tinsil
  • [ view ideas ]icicles
  • [ view ideas ]flowers
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  • [ view ideas ]bows
  • [ view ideas ]ribbon
  • [ view ideas ]tree toppers

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  christmas tree ballschristmas tree lightschristmas tree garland blue

It shelters wrapped gifts

Notes:

• One of the key functions of the Christmas tree is to shelter and watch over the varying types of Christmas gifts. It hovers over Christmas boxes, bags, wrapped packages, and all other kinds of Christmas decorations.
• It’s the presents and other Christmas decor that liven up the room. So once your tree gets decorated, it’s time to add other decor pieces to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas.
• Some other Christmas decorations to consider:
  • [ view online ]nativity scene
  • [ view online ]stocking holders
  • [ view online ]fireplace mantel decor
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  • [ view online ]poinsettias
  • [ view online ]christmas wreathe
  • [ view online ]nutcracker
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  • [ view online ]christmas bows
  • [ view online ]santa w/ reindeer
  • [ view online ]christmas linens
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  • [ view online ]advant calendar
  • [ view online ]string lights
  • [ view online ]christmas candles
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  • [ view online ]ginger bread house decorations
  • [ view online ]christmas village
  • [ view online ]putz houses

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  christmas gift boxexchristmas gift bagschristmas gift wrap

Welcomes the Christmas morning

Notes:

• Christmas morning is what your kids and family are waiting for breathlessly. It is probably one of the most exciting times that we experience – so make it special. Turn on all of your holiday decorations – especially the Christmas tree – so that they are shining brightly when everyones wakes up.
• Another great idea is having a small or table-top Christmas tree in the kitchen as a morning surprise. Set it up the night before to convince your young kids that it was gift from Santa. Decorate it with some beautiful morning colors or perhaps with cookies and other breakfast snacks.

This is an excellant way to say Merry Christmas using a brightly lit Christmas tree in the kitchen area when they come downstairs in the early morning.

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  tree flower decorationsfirefly led lightlarge rose gold ornaments

Eventually, the tree must come down

Notes:

• But not until after New Years – and perhaps longer if you plan to celebrate the Orthodox Christmas, which is 7 days past New Years.
• But the tree must eventually come down for safety concerns. No matter how well you took care of the tree over the past few weeks, it will eventually dry out to become a fire hazard. Your tree can be used as firewood, compost, or recycled.

• FINAL REMARKS

  It will be sad to see your Christmas tree come down. It was such a beautiful tree; and it gave you many memories. But another tree somewhere on a farm is growing up for another year. Soon that tree will be making it way through the evolution to become part of your Christmas celebrations next year.

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  artificial christmas treebirch christmas treesnow flocked christmas tree

• What comments can you share about
  your christmas tree evolution from the time you brought it home to decorate