michigan, economically hard-hit city. >> that's right. that's where the owner of a car body shop has carried on his christmas tradition by handing out trees to those in need. wjrd talked to some recipient. merry christmas. >> merry christmas! >> reporter: he has develop and grown his own christmas tradition. >> make my kids smile. make our day. i didn't know what i was going to do. >> this really helps people out, you know everybody is broke this time of year. an extra christmas present everybody can buy their kids, grandma or who ever. >> reporter: the trees went fast. the scotch pines were quickly loaded into waiting vehicles. >> i want a big christmas tree. >> you want a pink big christmas tree. >> how about we decorate it pink? >> reporter: laura acre heard about the tree giveaway from a relative on facebook and rushed over with her two small children. >> get one. take it home.