Boy Scout Troop 100 kicks off its annual Christmas tree sale the weekend after Thanksgiving at St. Alphonsus Church, located on 15th Avenue Northwest and Northwest 57th Street.

The St. Al's tree sale is a tradition of nearly 60 years in the Ballard community.

Trees of all shapes and varieties are hand-picked by some of the troop's fathers and sons.

The trees are freshly cut and replenished every few days and are guaranteed fresh.

Scouts volunteer their time to work at the tree sale.

The money raised enables the scouts to participate in many activities throughout the year. Some of the proceeds are donated within the community.

The tree lot will be open from Nov. 29 to Dec. 20 or until the trees sell out.