As people all over the country prepare to travel to see loved ones this Christmas season, an unexpected obsession is driving home the “less is more” adage. It’s also dividing people. Stripped of ...

Floridians can purchase real Christmas trees at major retailers like Walmart and Home Depot, as well as local tree lots and farms. The price for a real Christmas tree typically ranges from about $50 ...

With so many varieties sold as Christmas trees, knowing what differentiates a Douglas fir from a Norway spruce is key to shopping for a real tree you’ll love. You’re likely to see more than one ...

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 ...

The tradition of using evergreen trees and plants for winter celebrations predates Christianity. Ancient cultures like the Romans, Egyptians, and Celts used evergreens to symbolize life and the ...

‘Tis the season to pick up a perfect evergreen tree in San Luis Obispo County. As Christmas nears, neighborhoods are being decked out in sparkling holiday lights, red-ribboned wreaths and festive ...

The holidays are in full swing after the lighting ceremony of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, in New York. The Christmas tree is seen before being lit during the ...

Locals and tourists from across the world braved the crowds and the cold on Wednesday, waiting hours in line to catch a glimpse of the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas tree light up for the holiday ...

Now that Thanksgiving is over, Christmas is fast approaching. And there's no better way to kick off the Christmas season than the lighting of the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, which will ...

Mornings often began with Dan Russ birdwatching on his tree-lined property. On cold days, he’d look through the kitchen window in the house his family owned for generations. On warm days, he’d watch ...

It's the most wonderful time of the year, which means it's time to get a Christmas tree. Luckily, it's also Cyber Monday, which means there's no reason to pay full price. In fact, the best Cyber ...

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 ...