Article: Oh Christmas tree; Finding and cutting them is memorable

Generation after generation, families have bundled up, hoisted their axes and saws and headed into the woods to find the perfect Christmas tree for their holiday celebrations.

It's a bit easier now that most Christmas trees are grown on tree farms.

In the tri-states, "choose-and-cut" tree farms have been a staple of holiday family traditions for decades. At these locally owned farms, whether they are large or small, families get much more than a Christmas tree. They get an outdoor recreational experience and lasting memories.

"Kids just love to run up and down the hills. There are a lot of pictures and videos taken here," said Bill Steil, owner of Country Christmas Tree Farm, one mile north ...

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