Do you like the thrill of a real Christmas tree or the ease of an artificial one? According to a 2025 survey by the American Christmas Tree Association, more than 80% of households plan on displaying ...

The holiday season is here, which means Christmas tree time for many U.S. families. The Christmas tree tradition is quite ancient, actually outdating Christianity and the yearly holiday itself.

Select a tree that looks fresh and whose needles are not brittle. You want one that has a strong fragrance and a dark, natural green color. Avoid bored holes in the wood, signs of bugs — like spider ...

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For those of us who still prefer to buy a real Christmas tree over the artificial kind, we know the price that must be paid for that decision — needles. That fresh pine smell, the magic of decorating ...

Still thinking about what kind of Christmas tree to have this year? The choices can seem overwhelming at first: Will a blue spruce fill the house with the sharp scent of balsam better than a white ...

For many families, choosing a real Christmas tree marks the official start of the holiday season. The scent, the visit to the local farm, watching dad wrestle a half-rusted saw through the branches ...