Christmas trees are the heart of many holiday festivities. But they're also at the heart of a debate that rages through the yuletide season: Is it better to have a real or a fake tree? Some ...

Anthony Sammarco is a Boston historian, lecturer, and author who is set to release a new book on the rise, fall, and legacy of Christmas Tree Shops in January 2025. (Photo courtesy of Anthony ...

From ancient pagan rituals to modern-day celebrations, the Christmas tree has evolved into a cherished symbol of hope, joy, and togetherness. Its evergreen branches, twinkling lights, and ...

There are many perks to using artificial Christmas trees during the holidays. They are a one-time investment, can be easy to assemble, are available in different colors and don’t need to be ...

If you have yet to buy a Christmas tree this year, take cheer — prices are roughly the same as in 2023. Growers weren't expecting to raise wholesale prices, according to an annual survey by the ...

THAT’S ALL IN THE CHRISTMAS. IT LOOKS LIKE. CRYSTAL. YES. AND IT’S ACTUALLY SPECIAL ICE FOR THE NATIVITY SCENE. THOSE ICE BLOCKS TAKE FIVE DAYS TO FREEZE, MAKING SURE THEY HAVE NO IMPERFECTIONS.

Christmas trees are the centerpiece of a holiday celebration. Every year, between 25 and 30 million Christmas trees are sold in the United States, according to the National Christmas Tree Association.

Or it could be because it's your annual, family holiday tradition to select the perfect tree together. But this year, despite concerns about reduced spending, many Christmas tree growers expect to ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse's Christmas tree was lit up tonight, marking the city's beginning of the holiday season. As neighbors can now admire the tree and skate on the ice rink into 2025.

There’s also a Christmas tree maze and a new tree house this year ... Back in London, King Henry VIII’s former home Hampton Court Palace offers ice skating from Nov. 22 to Jan. 5 and, on ...

It is almost time to decorate for the holidays, and for many, that means putting up the Christmas tree. For those who opt for a real tree, the first mark of the holiday season is finding the ...

Whether you prefer a live Christmas tree or an artificial one, the good news is that no one is talking about shortages this year. But you may find slightly higher prices than a year ago ...