Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2021 In Atlanta Metro

ATLANTA, GA — As Georgia 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 sold 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 wish list in 2020, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms in the Atlanta metro:

• Traditional Trees, multiple locations
• Big John's Christmas Trees, multiple locations
• Christmas Trees, 7770 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs

Also across the metro:

• City of Refuge, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta
• Hunters' Christmas Tree Farm, 14680 Wood Road, Milton
• Scottsdale Farms, 15639 Birmingham Highway, Milton
• Bottoms Christmas Tree Farm, 5880 John Burruss Road, Cumming
• Kinsey Family Farms, 7170 Jot-Em-Down Road, Gainesville
• Berry Patch Farms, 786 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock

The trees are already cut for you, but if you're seeking the full experience, PickYourOwnChristmasTree.org has a list of farms in Georgia, as well as other states.

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 know, 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

SEE ALSO: Best Holiday Gifts For Everyone On Your List 2021

Did we leave out any other tree farms or lots in the area? Tell us in the comments.