Area Christmas tree farms are fully stocked with a wide variety of trees for your holiday season. | Joseph P. Meier~ SouthtownStar File photo

A Fraser Fir awaits a perspective buyer. Tags make it easy for customers to select the tree variety they want. | Thomas Delany Jr.~ Sun-Times Media

Choosing the perfect Christmas tree is a longstanging tradition for many families. Kids of all ages can get in on the fun, such as Michael Short, 7, of Chicago Ridge, who helped his family with their selection earlier this week amid 50 acres of trees at L