The day after Thanksgiving will mark the opening of many Christmas tree stands in the area, including the Newcastle Fruit and Produce Company’s Christmas tree stand. This year, as last, the business will kick off holiday sales with a celebration and introduce reindeer for customer viewing at its location. Petting, feeding or riding the reindeer isn’t allowed.

Dave Franklin has co-owned the Newcastle Fruit and Produce Company for 22 years with Damu Maples. The reindeer were added to the scene for the first time last year, fulfilling a long-standing wish, he said.

The reindeer come from a farm in Eastern Washington.

“They love to munch on the needles from the fir trees,” Franklin said.

The reindeer will be at the site from Nov. 28 through Dec. 23, then they head back to the North Pole for duty.

Newcastle Fruit and Produce hours are Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Newcastle Fruit and Produce is located at 13013 Newcastle Way.