68-Foot Spruce From Michigan’s U.P. Chosen as State Christmas Tree

Michigan’s official Christmas tree for 2025 is coming straight from the U.P., and it’s a big one.

This year’s tree is a massive 68-foot spruce donated by Sault Ste. Marie resident Linda Reid. She decided to gift the tree in honor of her grandparents, Lawrence and Nettie Richey, who she says were a big part of her life growing up. Pretty cool way to honor family, if you ask me.

When Will Michigan’s 2025 State Christmas Tree Arrive in Lansing?

According to ABC 12, the spruce will be cut down on October 30 before making the long trip downstate. It’s set to arrive on the Capitol lawn in Lansing on November 1, where local Boy Scout troops will take part in the tradition of untying it. From there, Lansing’s forestry department and the Board of Water & Light will go to work decking it out in thousands of lights.

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The big moment, of course, is the official lighting. That’ll happen on Friday, November 21, during Lansing’s Silver Bells in the City celebration.

“I was shocked when I found out our tree was selected,” said Reid. “I don’t remember a time when it wasn’t in the backyard, but donating it in honor of my grandparents means a lot.”

What Happens to Michigan’s Christmas Tree After the Holidays?

While I think it’s really cool that Linda Reid is honoring her grandparents in such a big way, I can’t help but hate the idea of cutting down a massive 68-foot spruce. I mean, after the holidays it just gets mulched up, turned into compost, or dropped into a river for fish habitat.