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Arguably the most iconic and beloved Christmas tradition and symbol is the Christmas tree. This is the reason Golden Acres carries the most beautiful Christmas Trees. Regardless if it is large or small the tree is the lynchpin of the Christmas decorations. Sometimes whole rooms are built around the tree, other times it may be the only Christmas piece in the room. How you select it, decorate it and display it is entirely personal and there are no wrong answers.

Our Canadian, Premium cut, balsam firs are truly a beautiful tree to behold. Sculptured to have perfect form and shape these trees are grown right here in Canada. From 12’ monsters to 4’ cuties you are sure to find the perfect tree for showcasing your decorations.
Ones that stand out, and ones that make themselves at home alongside your priceless, handmade decorations, are all available right here in Calgary’s largest Christmas showroom.

Boasting the largest outdoor, covered Christmas tree lot in Calgary Golden Acre is proud of our trees and we are sure you will find the one you are looking for right here.

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Real Christmas Trees in Calgary

Here are some tips on keeping your Premium Balsam Fir Christmas Tree healthy during the season. 

  • Select the tree, online or in store that is the right size for your location. 
  • Cut a minimum of 1 inch off the bottom no more than 1 hour before putting the tree up. Our Treelot staff are happy to give your tree a fresh cut for you. 
  • When putting your tree in the stand make sure your tree is centered and straight (not leaning). 
  • Fill up the tree stand to the very top with water. Golden Acre recommends using a tree preservative. 
  • For the first few days after putting your tree up, your tree will be very thirsty, check the tree stand regularly for water levels and add water and preservative as needed.
  • Leave the tree for 24hrs before decorating so all of the branches and limbs settle. 
  • Decorate and enjoy your tree for the season.
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Christmas Trees origin story

Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition as we now know it in the 16th century when devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes. Some built Christmas pyramids of wood and decorated them with evergreens and candles if wood was scarce. It is a widely held belief that Martin Luther, the 16th-century Protestant reformer, first added lighted candles to a tree. Walking toward his home one winter evening, composing a sermon, he was awed by the brilliance of stars twinkling amidst evergreens. To recapture the scene for his family, he erected a tree in the main room and wired its branches with lighted candles.

German settlers migrated to Canada from the United States in the 1700s. They brought with them many of the things associated with Christmas we cherish today—Advent calendars, gingerbread houses, cookies—and Christmas trees. When Queen Victoria’s German husband, Prince Albert, put up a Christmas tree at Windsor Castle in 1848, the Christmas tree became a tradition throughout England, the United States, and Canada.