For some, it is far too early to even consider making preparations for the festive season but others are counting down the days until December 25.
Though many of us take the ‘easier’ option of an artificial tree, there is nothing quite like a real one, complete with the smell of fresh pine.
If you’re more like Buddy the Elf than the Grinch we’ve got you covered with a list of places in and around Lancaster where you can pick up a real Christmas tree.
1. Greenfingers Christmas Tree Centre, Lancaster Leisure Park, Wyresdale Road, Lancaster
Greenfingers' trees are mainly grown in southern Ireland where the growing conditions are perfect for creating the finest quality Nordmann Fir trees. Photo: Greenfingers Christmas Tree Centre
2. Stoneybrook Nursery, Hampson Lane, Galgate
All Stoneybrook's trees are premium non drop Nordmann Firs. A donation from every tree they sell is made to the North West Air Ambulance. Photo: Stoneybrook Nursery
3. Haldane Fisher Morecambe (formerly Broadoak), Unit 7 Southgate, White Lund, Morecambe
It has been an exciting tradition for many years for Morecambe and Lancaster families to buy their real Christmas trees from Broadoak. Photo: Google
4. Ashton Hall Garden Centre, Ashton Road, Lancaster
Christmas tree prices at this independent garden centre range from £19.99 to £79.99 depending on size. Photo: Google