FAMILY TREE

O u t i n t h e C o u n t r y

Boots crunch oversnowand acrisp pine-scented

breeze tickles noses. The kids spot it first, pointing

excitedly at the lovable Charlie Brown tree, soon to be

the prize of afine family outing. Find agrower near

you by looking under “Christmas Trees” in the Yellow

Pages, or by visiting the National Christmas Tree

Association Web site,

c h r is t m a s tr e e .o r g .

MUCH MORE THAN TREES

Many growers offer carriage, wagon, or

sleigh rides; gift shops; and food and picnic

areas. Often, kids are able to view or pet

farm animals, including reindeer.

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DECEMBER 2008 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS