Christmas Tree Farm

We started the holiday season a bit early this year by decorating our home with garlands and lights, because adding a bit of joy into 2020 was much needed. This upcoming holiday season is undeniably different than any previous year, which is why I wanted to create a new holiday tradition for my family to bring some holiday cheer into our household.

I’ll be honest: we don’t actually have any solid holiday traditions that we have done for the boys every year. Our families and friends would typically gather and enjoy a meal together while sharing gifts. It was simple, I but LOVED our gatherings so much and this holiday season might be a bit different. This year, I wanted to start a small tradition with my boys. We have never really had a Christmas tree in our house because we have always celebrated at our parents' places on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. This year, I wanted to get our own tree and spend time decorating it together because the holidays are not just a few days, but a whole season worth celebrating.

We visited a Christmas Tree Farm together and I encouraged the boys to find their own tree. Peltzer Pines allows families to start (or continue) the tradition of picking out and cutting down their own holiday tree. They focus on family values and building community, so I was excited to take my boys here to experience what I hope is the first of many years of picking out our family tree.

I was very happy with our first year of picking out a tree together, and my boys were too. If you and your family have to forego some of your favorite traditions this year, don’t hesitate to start a new one that fits into your lives now. 

Written by Ngoc Nguyen Lay, Head Rascal. Mother of two rascals, ages 5 and 7. Photography by Simply Adri Photography.