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 ...

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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 ...

Christmas trees are big business in the United States alone. About 60 million families will have at least one decorated tree in their home this year. According to Monroeville's pool city manager, more ...

Paying for gifts, decorations and gingerbread houses can become quite expensive, so the U.S. Department of the Interior is hoping to ease some financial burden by making Christmas trees more ...

As I sit here looking at our 2025 Christmas tree, I thought it might be interesting to dig into the history of the tradition. Why exactly do we use a tree to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our ...

Thanksgiving is this week. For most, this is a very laid back, relaxing holiday. Of course, if you are responsible for preparing the large meal for your entire extended family, you would have every ...