How to Start a New Family Christmas Tradition at a Tree Farm

burlgreene
Aug 20
2 min read

There’s something magical about walking through rows of evergreens on a crisp mountain morning, bundled up in scarves and mittens, with your family. For many, the holiday season truly begins the moment they step onto a Christmas tree farm. If you’ve never started this tradition, now is the perfect time. Read on to see why it can be one of the most meaningful experiences of the season.

Christmas trees at Green Tree Farm in Boone, NC with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the background — Fraser firs at Greene Tree Farm

Why Coose & Cut Matters

The tree you choose is more than a decoration; it's the centerpiece of your home during the Christmas season. Picking out your own tree together creates a memory you'll relive year after year.

Parents often tell us their kids remember "their tree" long after the ornaments are packed away. When you visit our choose and cut tree farm in Boone, the tree your family picks truly becomes your tree, chosen with care and excitement.

How to Start Your Own Tree Farm Tradition

1. Make It an Annual Event

Pick a weekend every year to come out as a family. Whether it’s the day after Thanksgiving or the first Saturday in December, the consistency is what builds tradition.

2. Involve the Entire Family

Even little ones can help choose! Let them pick the tree topper, decide which tree “feels right,” or enjoy a hayride through the farm. The joy on their faces makes it all worth it.

3. Add Simple Rituals

Take the same family photo in front of the tree, or play Christmas music on the drive up. Small rituals turn into treasured memories.

4. Make the Farm Part of the Story

Many families stop by our Christmas shop, grab a wreath, or let the kids explore while we wrap their tree. Whether your a local or from out of town, exploring the farm is fun for everyone!

5. Carry the Memory Home

Once the tree is set up, share the story of how that year's tree was chosen or regale of adventures from past tree farm experience. Kids love reliving the hunt, which ties the farm experience to your living room.

A family of four in their living room during Christmas time looking at a memory book recalling their time picking out their Christmas tree

Why Boone is the Perfect Backdrop

Here in the Blue Ridge Mountains, a tree farm visit isn’t just about the tree, it's about the magic of the mountains in the winter. Families tell me their kids remember the mountain views, the crunch of boots on frosty ground, and the feeling of being part of something bigger than just shopping for the holidays. That’s the power of choosing your tree.

A Traditions that Grows with Your Family

I’ve watched toddlers who once toddled behind their parents grow up, bring their own spouses, and now return with kids of their own. That’s the gift of starting a tradition at a tree farm: it grows with your family, year after year.

So this season, why not start fresh? Bundle up, bring the family, and let your Christmas memories begin where the trees grow. We can't wait to help you create traditions and memories that last a lifetime