For the last 40 years, the Lucaya Presbyterian Church has sold real Christmas trees to the Grand Bahama community; and starting this week that tradition will continue.

The annual Christmas Tree sale remains the church’s primary fundraiser to support their programs, which include giving to those in need, most recently our brothers and sisters who were most effected by Hurricanes Matthew and Irma.

“Thankfully it has been very successful almost every year that we have held it,” said Rev. Kenneth Lane “The benefits of the fundraiser are easily recognized as something that the community at large has experienced, whether it is those that are less fortunate or those that have felt the ravages of Hurricane Matthew.”

Trees go on sale at the Lucaya Masonic Hall on East Sunrise, from 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Trees are available in a variety of sizes and prices and to fit any budget. Church volunteers run the sale of the trees, and after years of practice they have organized assistance to help wrap trees, and put them in or on cars to get them home. 

The church has been the primary supplier of Christmas Trees on the island for many years now. The trees come from the mountains of North Carolina, and are cut only two days prior to shipping to ensure fresh selections.

“Our main goal is to have the freshest trees you can find anywhere” said Pastor Ken Lane. “That evergreen pine forest smell is there the minute you open up your tree, and there is little than can beat its intoxicating Christmas aroma, to fill your home or business with the spirit of Christmas!”

One of the greener and great issues about the Churches Christmas trees is that they come from a well-managed farm, they are a renewable resource and more trees are planted and tended each year so that, after several years of growth, they will be ready to harvest and sell.

The trees on sale are Fraser Firs, which are known for a minimum of shedding, and Rev. Lane noted if the tree is properly watered and kept out of direct sunlight, they can last well into the New Year.

“We are hoping for the same outpouring of support from our community, so we can continue to support those who are in need this year and next.”