With the holiday season fast approaching, the White House is preparing to deck out the halls.

The annual tradition of choosing the perfect Christmas tree is held through the National Christmas Tree Contest.

This year’s award went to Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm in Newland, North Carolina.

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Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm family owned and operated; It is the Fraser fir that has been growing since 1959.

Sam Cartner, owner of Cartner Christmas Tree Farm, told Fox News Digital in an on-camera interview that his farm has competed several times and was honored to be selected. (See the video at the top of this article.)

Cartner’s Christmas Tree farm in Newland, North Carolina, was chosen as the location for the White House Christmas tree this year. (Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm)

“What really excites us is the industry and the fact that Frazier fir is among the best in the world. Christmas tree “We are excited to introduce the industry in the country and be recognized for our green product, which is fully recyclable and good for the environment and families,” he said.

Since 1966, members of the National Christmas Tree Association have offered the official White House Christmas Tree for display at the museum. Blue Room.

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Cartner’s Christmas Tree farm will propose six to eight trees that will be selected by four White House officials who will visit the farm to select the final tree.

Sam Cartner said trees It should be approximately 18-19 feet long and no wider than 12 feet.

Cartner’s Christmas Tree farm will propose approximately six to eight trees, which will be selected by four White House officials who will visit the farm to select the final tree. (Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm)

“These are Frazier’s first and are considered the best types of Christmas trees in the country. Although it grows slowly, its needles are long, green in color and wonderfully scented. It is specific to the West North Carolina districts,” he said. “It’s slightly acidic and well-drained, and we also get a lot of precipitation and snow, and our weather is cold.”

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The trees proposed for the White House took about 25 years to grow.

The farm is run by brothers David, Jim and Sam, who took over the farm from their father Sam. World War II.

The White House requires the tree to be approximately 18-19 feet tall and no wider than 12 feet. (Universal Images Group via Hum Images/Getty Images)

“I think one of the main reasons why my father was a pioneer in this business — he was a cultural extension agent here and was promoting Christmas trees as a better cash crop in the mountains where it was difficult to grow other crops with such a large crop and a short growing season,” Sam Cartner said.

“And it has become a very successful industry as it is the second largest revenue generator behind tourism in these western counties.”

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He said the most important part of choosing a Christmas tree is experience, and he highly recommends going to a farm there. people can choose and cut own tree.

The most important part of choosing a Christmas tree is experience, he said.

“(The farms) are trying to make this an experience where the family can enjoy food and drinks, music, photos and storytelling,” Sam Cartner said.

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“I would say, go to someone who is trying to do this. family experience. I’m sure the trees will be fresh because that’s what they’re trying to do. And look for a tree with (a) dark green color and soft needles,” he added.

Jim Cartner advises families to make sure they know where to put the tree their house before choosing one.

The farm will hold a community “harvest” ceremony on Nov. 20 and a fundraiser to benefit families affected by recent flooding in western North Carolina. (Universal Images Group via Hum Images/Getty Images; Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm)

“(People) forget that maybe their ceilings aren’t as high as the tree in the field, and when they get home they have to change the size,” Jim Cartner said.

He added, “(It’s) a tradition we love to see families develop, and I think they’ll have a great time picking the trees.”

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The farm will hold a “harvest” send-off on Nov. 20, along with a fundraiser that will benefit families devastated by recent flooding in western North Carolina.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House for comment.