Design & DIY 7 tips for picking the perfect Christmas tree By Cottage Life Published: December 7, 2015 Updated: January 28, 2025 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel You don’t have to watch another rerun of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation to know that picking the wrong Christmas tree can seriously hamper your holidays. And since the perfect tree is a key ingredient in the perfect country Christmas, we caught up with Mike Merry (yes, that’s his real name) from Merry Farms in Lynden, Ontario, for some insider tips. Related Story Tips for first-time real Christmas tree owners Related Story The best Christmas tree farms to visit in cottage country this year