“I look for one that's fat and spunky. One that's asymmetrical and has some awkward branches. It has to have some character.”

— Maggie Bixler, program coordinator for GaDuGi SafeCenter, Lawrence

“Wild cedar. It's a family tradition, and they smell great.”

— Chuck Epp, professor, Lawrence

“I always look for one without any holes where you can see the trunk and strong branches, so they don't get pulled down by the ornaments.”

— Audra Allen, desk clerk, Wichita

“I usually go with a fake one, and I look for ease of setup.”

— Trent Nauholz, systems analyst, Lawrence