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Real and Fake Christmas Trees Across Kansas Traditions
Amy Bickel recalls a family trip to a Goessel and a St John tree farm, contrasting real tree memories with a growing number of fake trees. She notes Kansas hosts 34 tree farms, led by Delp and Pins Creek, emphasizing tradition, continuity, and the role of family in keeping the seasonal custom alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosseel
Brett
Kaci
Eel Tree Farm
Salina
Kansas
National Christmas Tree Association
Tony Delp
St. St. John
Gateen City
Cecil
St John
Delp
Tony
Phil
Amarillo
Texas
Coneolar
Douglas Jr
Deverber
Goessel
Archie Goering
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Wynn
Lloyd
Mar Jeng Schroeder
Pins Creek Farm
Goering
Pine Creek
Jardie
Kemsas Agi
Amy Bickel
abickel@huttinews
Hayden Dobson
Delp Christmas Tree Farm