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.