As a young'un growing up in Newfoundland, my dad would go into the woods to cut us a tree. When I was old enough to wield an axe, it became my job. I grew up in the boonies, so the surrounding woodland was all crown land, so no worries about trespassing (most land in Nova Scotia is privately owned). Tree farms weren't really a "thing" there. Then, when I was old enough to handle a chainsaw, cutting firewood was my job. I understand some people like to cut their own Christmas tree for the novelty of it. That wore off for me many, many moons ago. If I'm paying for it, you'd better cut it and bail it for me.
And, it's primarily balsam firs we use for Christmas trees. Sappy and sticky as all get out. Smell nice though.
