Christmas trees

For many people, finding the perfect tree is an important part of the celebration. Here is a list of Christmas tree farms and stands across New Jersey, where you can find live trees for sale, by county.

Now that the holiday season is upon us, New Jersey Christmas tree farmers are in high gear. State Department of Agriculture Public Information Officer Lynn Richmond said New Jersey ranks seventh in the number of Christmas tree farms in the country.

It's the first Christmas in my new apartment, and I wanted to decorate, as Mama C. always decorated the house for every possible holiday and season. It's a tad overwhelming, but the biggest decision of all was what kind of tree to get.

I'm sorry. I should have said real or "artificial" Christmas trees. Sure, artificial trees are hassle-free. Pull it out of the bag from the attic or basement, and presto a Christmas tree. That's fun! I don't have anything against artificial Christmas tree folks, but I did compile a list of the Top 5 reasons Real Christmas trees are better.