COLUMBIA, S.C. — In a recent survey 61% said the pandemic has increased their desire to spend money on experiences rather than things. More than three-quarters (76%) said they think of real Christmas trees as an “experience” (as opposed to just a “product”) and as “special,” (as opposed to “normal”).
… NOT JUST A PRODUCT.
By comparison, fewer feel the same way about artificial trees. In fact, 21% of respondents who put up an artificial tree (or no tree at all) last year said that they are more likely to put up a real Christmas tree this year. Many explained that their switch to a real Christmas tree is a response to the pandemic and a resulting desire to add more cheer to their Christmas as they close out 2020. South Carolina Christmas Farms grow some of the finest Christmas trees in the nation, including the Carolina Sapphire, Blue Ice, Leyland and Murray Cypress, Eastern Red Cedar and Deodar Cedar, White Pine and Virginia Pine and a few other varieties. Each has unique characteristics, and every family seems to have their favorites. Our farms also offer pre-cut fir varieties that do not grow in our region.
To find a Christmas tree farm near you, go to www.SCFarmFun.org and enter Christmas in the search bar.
–S.C. Agritourism