Millions of real Christmas trees are purchased every year. And making the annual trip to a tree farm or lot where cut trees are on sale is a favorite holiday tradition for many of us.

Snowstorms and cold temperatures dampened sales for many Christmas tree farms across the state. While the work is year-round, ...

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