Home Christmas Activities 4 Red Tricycle Editors Share Their Heartwarming Real Christmas Tree Memories by Kenzie KramerNovember 27, 2019 Search more like this christmas treeholiday seasonreadgive upscentthanksgivingturkeypartnershipmemorychristmasboardchoosecompromiseendear Advertisement Trending Now Entertainment & Movies The First Cast Photo for Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ Is Here—and Amazing Recalls 2 Million MamaRoo & RockaRoo Baby Swings Recalled after Infant Death Viral & Trending School’s Cell Phone Policy Goes Viral after Mom Refuses to Comply: ‘Nope’ News California Becomes 1st State to Provide Free Meals to Public School Kids News Nanny Job Listing Goes Viral Because It’s Bonkers Advertisement Making family memories this holiday season starts with choosing a real Christmas tree. From the scent to the search, a real Christmas tree is something your family will never forget, and an experience that an artificial tree can never replace. Plus, real trees are biodegradable and they can be recycled or used for mulch. Win-win! This article is in partnership with the Christmas Tree Promotion Board. Once the Thanksgiving turkey is polished off it’s go time: the search for a perfect fresh Christmas tree is on! Our own Red Tricycle editors divulged their family’s most memorable Christmas tree moments, from the hilarious to the endearing. Read on for their heartwarming stories and find out why it’s important for them to keep it real and pick out a real tree together as a family every year. Now through Christmas, share a photo of your family’s REAL Christmas tree memory-making experience for a chance to win $1,000! Shelley Massey, Atlanta Editor Her family found their perfect real Christmas tree, it was just five months too early and hundreds of miles from home. Read her story here. Andie Huber, Spoke Contributor Network Editor When Andie and her now husband started planning for their first holiday season together, she knew she’d have to compromise on a few things, but she wasn’t ready to give up her tradition of a real Christmas tree. Read her story here. Gabby Cullen, Senior National Editor As someone who grew up with a memorable tree tradition, finding the perfect real Christmas tree with her family is about so much more than a decoration. Read her story here. Mimi O’Connor, New York Editor The places she’s gotten her tree and the people she’s gotten it with have changed over the years, but a few of her most important traditions remain the same. Read her story here. Do you have a story to share? Share it with us on our Spoke Contributor Network. RELATED STORIES A Photo of Your REAL Christmas Tree Experience Could Win You $1,000! These Moms Rock the Christmas Tree Biz—Here Are Their Stories How to Make a Cranberry and Popcorn Garland Tips for Keeping Your Evergreen Wreath Evergreen 26 Amazing Advent Calendars You Need in Your Life Search more like this christmas treeholiday seasonreadgive upscentthanksgivingturkeypartnershipmemorychristmasboardchoosecompromiseendear Welcome to our Tinybeans family! Be sure to check your email for new activities, recipes and parenting hacks – and to see if you’ve won! Do you have a dog or cat? Select YES below and click submit to start receiving FREE pet ideas and inspiration, news about new pet products, exclusive offers and limited-time promotions. Yes, I have a pet! Submit GET READY FOR SUMMER! Enter to Win a $250 Gift Card! Enter your email and zip code below for a chance to win a Mastercard Gift Card. We’ll pick one winner per month through August 31, 2022 – 5 lucky winners in all! email zip_code campaign_name Enter Now! I agree to the official rules and to receive email communications from Tinybeans. By providing my email address, I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience possible. Accepting the use of cookies enables important site functionality including personalization and analytics. Accept Decline Create an account to save this content on Tinybeans Choose how you would like to sign up. Continue with Apple Continue with Facebook Continue with Google or Continue with Email By signing up, you agree to Tinybeans Terms of Service and acknowledge you have read and agreed to our Privacy Policy. Sign in to your Tinybeans account Don’t have any account? Create an account here. Forgot your password? Reset it here. Sign In or Continue with Apple Continue with Facebook Continue with Google Personalized recommendations Tinybeans uses personal information to share useful recommendations and ideas for your family. This may include your previous activity, family profile and your hometown. Tinybeans keeps your data safe and does not sell personal information to any third party. Learn more about your privacy and location choices. Close