Christmas is nearly here and you’re thinking about presents, house decorations and putting up a tree. What’s your tree plan this year? Lugging home a Christmas tree and decorating it in the living ...

'Tis the season for Tannenbaum. It’s just a matter of which one. The choices can seem overwhelming at first: Will a blue spruce fill the house with the sharp scent of balsam better than a white pine?

Make it fresh. That’s the theme of these three simple steps for a real Christmas tree that keeps its needles throughout the holidays. Despite the authentic look, feel and smell of having a real ...

Millions of Americans choose live Christmas trees every year. Using multiple secure tie-down spots can be key for transporting a tree safely. Millions of real Christmas trees are purchased every year.

It’s hard to realize that the Christmas tree tradition actually dates back more than 500 years to 16th century Germany. Today, it is a tradition as American as apple pie — and one that contributes ...

A national organization said nearly 90% of artificial Christmas trees come from China. Experts expected families might switch to real trees because of tariffs. Wisconsin produces the sixth-most real ...

Select a tree that looks fresh and whose needles are not brittle. You want one that has a strong fragrance and a dark, natural green color. Avoid bored holes in the wood, signs of bugs — like spider ...

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 ...