Where did your Christmas tree come from?

I don't know where yours came from, but mine came from across the street. There's a small tree farm over there, and every year this little sign appears along the road.

If you walk or drive up the road, you'll pass the farm - a patch of about 1/2 acre of lovely trees, ranging from tabletop size to over 6', each one perfectly manicured to be shaped like, well, a Christmas tree.

Which to you prefer? The Grand, which is the dark green fluffy branched tree, or the Noble, which is the lighter green tree with short, thick needles with lots of space between the branches. Walk through the trees and take your pick.

Once you've decided on the perfect tree, Gary will come with his chainsaw and cut it for you. He's the one who labors and fusses over the trees. You can see him out in August, trimming and shaping each and every one.

Or, if you'd rather, you can bring your own saw and do it yourself. It takes about 45 seconds to cut a tree that took 8 years to grow. Then, if you are lucky, all you need to do is get someone to take the other end, and together you walk it down the road, across the street, and your tree is home for the holidays.

Now, if you live in the big city, you may want to make sure you are sitting down before you read this next bit, because it will shock you. Are you ready? Okay. Guess what the 6' Noble fir cost?

Twelve.

Dollars.

Not one hundred and twelve dollars, which is what someone I know paid for his city tree.

These trees cost just $12 and it is an simply an honor to have one in your house.