An artificial Christmas tree is practical, but a real one is glorious. Finding a real tree is part of the fun, and growing up I relished the hunt. Some years, my family picked out a tree from a lot.

With Santa’s deliveries done and presents unwrapped, families are likely preparing to take down their decorations and toss their real Christmas trees into the trash. While those who want to throw ...

As people contemplate their holiday plans, they may find themselves in an environmental quandary, asking: Which is more sustainable, a real or artificial Christmas tree? "I think a misconception about ...

Across the country, artificial Christmas trees remain more popular than their natural counterparts — even in Connecticut, which is home to 4,039 acres of tree farms, according to 2022 USDA data.

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New search analysis from Artificial Grass Direct reveals the biggest Christmas tree trends of 2025, uncovering a dramatic shift in how the UK decorates for the festive season. The data, taken from ...

Stand in awe before a towering Douglas fir in an Oregon forest, and you might believe you’re experiencing the majesty of old growth. But according to environmental educator Ross Reid, what most of us ...

Tree farmers and the marketing group that supports them want more Americans to buy live-cut trees. A new Home Depot ad gave them holiday hope. By Kevin Draper Milk had “Got Milk?” Beef had “Beef: It’s ...

From the sweet aroma of baked cookies to the festive family gatherings, Shawn Hundertmark’s mom always put the merry in Christmas. When she died 20 years ago, Hundertmark dedicated his yearly ...

RICHTON — For many Perry County families, choosing a Christmas tree has become more than a holiday errand. It’s a reason to gather, bring children outdoors and reconnect with a rural way of life that ...

The holiday debate over whether to get a real or artificial Christmas tree is timeless. Is a natural tree a beautiful custom or a frustrating, shedding mess? Is an artificial tree the sensible choice, ...