My family have a tradition of going to the Christmas tree farm and picking up a fresh tree. Luckily, the farm is only a 5 minute drive from our house. We got our tree yesterday and it was a perfect day for it. There was light snow and it was freezing!

A fresh tree, when taken cared of properly should last at least 5 weeks. There are types of trees that will last longer. Here are some tips on making your fresh Christmas tree last a long time.

- If you purchased your tree from a Christmas tree lot, there is a big chance that it was cut more than a couple of days or even weeks ago. Before bringing it inside the house to decorate, make a fresh cut on the trunk. This will make your tree absorb the water it needs to keep fresh.
- Shake the tree vigorously to loosen dead needles and get insects out.
- Use a tree stand that can hold water. Always check the water level and do not let it dry out. If the water dries out, resin will form on the cut end. This will prevent the tree from absorbing the water and it will dry out.