One of the better parts of Christmas, other than the food is the traditional Christmas Tree. It is a great time for the family to create a ritual and enjoy some time together. Many people just go for the plastic tree, but there is nothing like the smell and the beauty of a real Christmas tree in your home.

Traditionally Christmas Trees started long before the advent of Christianity. In the Northern Hemisphere this time of year was and is celebrated as the Winter Solstice, and people bought evergreen trees and foliage into there homes to create warmth and ward off witches, evil spirits and all things nasty. Even in an Australian summer, this tradition brings joy, colour and a festive feel into the home.

If you have no problem cutting down a living tree, here are a list of Christmas Tree farms in and around the Hills area, where you can conveniently get yourself some Christmas joy. They are farmed trees and grown with this specific purpose in mind.

Dandenong Christmas Tree Farm

336 Browns Road,  Officer.

Situated on the bottom of the south side of the Hills is this long running business. They used to be located in Dandenong, but now due to the building of Eastlink, have farms in Nar Nar Goon, and specifically Officer.

http://www.dandenongchristmastreefarm.com.au/products

Ports Christmas Trees

186 Belgrave/Hallam Road, Belgrave South.

For a location actually in the Hills, you can’t go past this local business. This family run farm can provide you and your family with all the necessary Christmas cheer.

http://www.portschristmastrees.com.au/#

Yarra Valley Christmas Tree Farm

290 Clegg Rd, Wandin North.

Located on the North side of the Hills area, this business will service any family in the Yarra Ranges, and as with all these farms you pick and cut the tree of your choice.