Fearful of messy pine needles, some people choose to play it safe with an artificial variety, but others wouldn't dream of doing without the Alpine authenticity of a real fir or spruce.
So we’ve compiled an indispensable guide detailing 10 of the best places in Derbyshire to buy a proper Christmas tree – meaning the only tasks left are to start choosing, and buying…
5. Hope Valley Garden Centre
Hope Valley Garden Centre on Hope Road in Bamford is selling real trees this festive season. (http://www.hopevalleycentre.co.uk) Photo: Google
6. Chatsworth
Chatsworth is selling British-grown Nordmann Fir trees, available for collection at the estate farm shop, or delivery, from 28 November to 21 December. (https://www.chatsworth.org/shop-dine/shop/christmas-trees) Photo: JPIMedia
7. Homebase
Homebase sells real Christmas trees - it has an outlet at Waterside Park in Ashbourne. (https://www.homebase.co.uk) Photo: Dan Kitwood
8. Forest Garden Centre
Forest Garden Centre on Oddford Lane, Matlock, will be selling real Christmas trees for 2020. (https://www.forestgardencentre.co.uk) Photo: Google