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in some complimentary s'mores. Once the formalities are complete, stroll or drive— cars are welcome anywhere there isn't snow—onto one of the three tree fields to start searching out the ideal evergreen. "We really want people to come and enjoy the whole day," says Adam Sapienza, head of festivals for the farm. The fields are open for business the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Tree choices include Fraser and Douglas firs—the latter, Sapienza says, lose their needles more easily but smell "just like Christmas should smell." Each of the lots is manned by a staff r who will lug your tree back to your vehicle. Once the tree is chosen and secured to your car, there is plenty more Christmas available at Smolak Farms. Just a short hop up the road, the farmstand's barn hosts Santa's Village. Hot chocolate, ci- der, and house-made doughnuts are avail- able for nourishment. There are arts and crafts activities for the children, along with a chance to chat with the big man himself. When Santa isn't busy listening to wish lists, he mingles with his young visitors, Sapienza says. "You'll get a little more quality time with Santa." ● n 223 Bottoms Up Fun for the whole family