2016 Grand Prize Winner Family Tradition Photo & Story Contest

Congratulations to our 2016 Christmas Traditions Contest $75 Grand Prize Winner: Hannah Remington!

Christmas is the time for drinking eggnog, singing carols, and listening to the the story of Jesus’s birth. However, one of my favorite Christmas memories is picking out the Christmas tree. Every year we load into our Dad’s red truck, and we head off to Wahmhoff Farms. Dad would let us sit in the pickup while we shout through the peep-hole, “This is it! This is the one!” Dad would pull out his historic saw and start digging into the wood like it was gold. We’d cheer him on as his rusty old blades would screech in approval. Once the tree was cut, we’d circle around the tree, check the size, and smell the orange zest from the needles. After half an hour or so, we’d agree and pose with our new treasure. After the picture, I’d stash some pine needles in my pocket to smell later and we’d be on our way home. Getting the Christmas tree is something I’ll never forget, and it’s something I look forward to doing every year. Wahmhoff Farms never disappoints, and we’re looking forward to picking out our tree for many years to come!  -Hannah Remington