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Best Places To Cut Your Own Christmas Tree In The OC Area

Whether it's a Douglas Fir or Monterey Pine, natural green or flocked, the Christmas tree is the iconic symbol of the holiday season. While some tree shoppers choose artificial trees made to look like the traditional evergreen conifers, others seek pre-cut trees hauled in from miles away and propped in the corner of an empty parking lot. For those Christmas tree purists in Orange County who want to hand-pick the tree with the perfect spread of branches and ideal scent of pine, there are several Christmas tree farms within driving distance that bring the nostalgia of childhood back to the holiday season.

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OC's Best Florists For A Holiday Poinsettia

Every holiday season, flowers make the perfect gift for family and friends. Poinsettias, in particular, offer a touch of class and care that let that special someone know that you care, but getting the correct bouquet is not as easy as it looks. You need quality customer service, convenience and fair prices to feel good about the purchase. Orange County offers a mix of all of those important qualities, and a few go above and beyond the call of duty to make the holidays go smoother than any year prior.

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