Picking the perfect Christmas tree early to avoid crowds

People are trying to balance the desire to celebrate the holidays and efforts to stop the spread of the virus.

Previous week.

Back in the wabash valley... people are trying to balance the desire to celebrate the holidays and efforts to stop the spread of the virus.

Earlier this week... we told you about a christmas tree farm opening early in an effort to keep crowds small.

Today was opening day for "star tree farm" in terre haute most tree farms open the day after thanksgiving and host large crowds.

For many families... picking out a christmas tree on the day or weekend after thanksgiving is a tradition.

The owner says some shoppers have opted to take advantage of the earlier hours.

"people have came & marked trees which they do occasionally but a lot now cause it's so early you'll see some ribbons on trees they mark a tree and come back in two weeks & cut them."

The "star tree farm" owner says he made this change so people can feel safe and comfortable picking out a christmas tree.

He wants everyone who shows up here to wear a mask and be respectful of others.