Venice-Mar Vista Christmas Tree Shopping Guide For 2021

VENICE-MAR VISTA, CA— As the country recovers from the coronavirus pandemic and looks back on the hardship of last year’s holiday season — which involved a lot of social distancing — families in 2021 will reunite and hunt for the right Christmas tree this year.

Did you know that some 350 million Christmas trees are growing in all 50 U.S. states, and 25 million are cut and purchased each year?

Last year, the National Christmas Tree Association developed a guide including recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers to follow. They include frequently sanitizing items and areas such as hand saws, tree cart handles, counter-tops, door handles and restrooms.

If a real Christmas tree is on your holiday wish list this year, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms near Venice-Mar Vista:

• Lopez Ranch Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Trees, 1020 Victoria Ave, Venice
• Boy Scouts Troop 2 in Santa Monica, 2923 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica
• Delancey Street Holiday Trees, 1200 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica
• A1 Christmas Tree Lot, 1318 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica
• Chauvet Tree Farm, 2973 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica
• Shawn's Christmas Trees, 3443 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles
• Mr. Jingles Christmas Trees, 11852 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles

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

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