The debate over rather the use of a real tree or an artificial tree is better for the environment continues, especially as the Holiday season nears. Real tree growers point out that their product is ...

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Many American households are beginning to prepare for one of the biggest holidays of the year: Christmas. And for those who celebrate, that often means figuring out what to do about a tree — the ...

It’s that time of the year when people venture out in search for the best holiday sales and wrap presents. But what’s the best kind of tree to put them under? While some revel in the scent of a real ...

Sure, real Christmas trees will make your house smell nice, but there are a lot of benefits to using a faux tree for the holidays. With an artificial tree, you don’t have to worry about sticky sap or ...

Although there's nothing quite like the scent of a real pine tree to evoke the festive season, artificial alternatives are longer-lasting, don't drop needles everywhere and come in different styles, ...

Mississippi State University provides funding as a member of The Conversation US. Every year, Americans buy somewhere between 35 million and 50 million Christmas trees, and many more pull an ...