Research shows Black Friday as most popular day to buy Christmas trees; local fundraiser kicks off annual sale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

According to data from last year, Black Friday is one of the most popular times to buy a Christmas tree.

Square research from 2023 found more than 53,000 Christmas trees were sold on Black Friday. This is due to sellers having a larger tree supply a the beginning of the season.

Square reports that prices began to slowly decline with an increased drop-off typically starting a week before Christmas as sellers try to sell off their remaining stock. The study found that by Dec. 17, more than 90% of the trees in stock had been sold.

On Friday, The Downtown Optimist Club, a youth development organization in Columbia, will also launch its annual Christmas Tree Lot fundraiser at 1201 Grand Avenue.

According to a Facebook post, in 2022, the club made $42,000 in sales that was donated to benefit Columbia youth.

The fundraiser offers many festive treats and decorations like a handful of tree varieties, wreaths, and tree stands.

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