Danville Farms Closes: A Christmas Tradition Ends

Danville Farms, a beloved Christmas destination in Kilgore, Texas, is closing after 42 years. The owners, who started planting trees in 1982, cite age as the reason for the closure. The news has saddened many loyal customers who have created cherished memories there. Meanwhile, the tradition of cutting down a real Christmas tree is declining nationwide, with 77% of people opting for artificial trees in 2023. Factors contributing to this shift include the increasing realism and convenience of artificial trees, as well as challenges faced by the real tree industry like drought and disease. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.