McALLEN — For many, the end of Thanksgiving means time to decorate for Christmas. However, with higher prices and shorter supply, vendors are advising families to shop for real trees early this year.

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Claudia Martinez looks over Christmas trees for sale near the corner of Nolana Avenue and McColl Road on Friday in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
Workers carry Christmas trees for sale Friday in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
Workers unwrap Christmas trees for sale near the corner of Nolana Avenue and McColl Road on Friday in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
Children play amonst the Christmas trees for sale near the corner of Nolana avenue and McColl road on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
Christmas trees for sale near the corner of Nolana avenue and McColl road on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
Claudia Martinez smells the fresh bristles of Christmas trees for sale near the corner of Nolana Avenue and McColl Road on Friday in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
Christmas trees for sale near the corner of Nolana avenue and McColl road on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
Christmas trees for sale near the corner of Nolana avenue and McColl road on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])

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