Live Christmas trees make a comeback in 2020 County Road 12: Live Christmas trees make a comeback By Judd Davis | December 11, 2020 at 12:44 PM CST - Updated January 16 at 10:03 AM MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - 2020 may have shut down a lot of things, but it seems to have reignited the passion for live Christmas trees. CNBC reports a 30% increase in sales across the country compared to last year. “People just want to get out of the house,” said Hunter McBrayer with Alfa Farmers. “It’s a good, fun, safe activity and it’s also a way to support your local community and farmers.” If it’s been awhile since you’ve went live, the first thing you need to do is make sure you know exactly how much space you have and don’t be afraid to bring a tape measure.