Last year, Ontario passed the Christmas Tree Day Act.
Thus each year, the first Saturday of December is known as Christmas tree day.
The government did so to promote an environmentally-friendly industry made up of 647 Christmas tree farms.
Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry Kathryn McGarry says when people purchase a locally grown tree, they're not only creating wonderful memories - they're also supporting the economy and the environment.
On top of providing jobs through farming, transportation and retail, Ontario's Christmas tree industry generates $11.3 million in sales annually.
