The fake vs real Christmas tree debate has been simmering on for years. Traditionalists and romantics point to the festive smell and that sense of bringing the natural world into your home.

'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?

Every December, as twinkling lights go up and the scent of pine (real or artificial) fills our living rooms, one question returns: which Christmas tree is better for the planet, a real or an ...

When my brother and I were kids, he developed a mysterious allergy to balsam firs. Worse than the wheezing, in my opinion, was the remedy: an artificial Christmas tree. Gone was our family’s annual ...

One standout from Walmart is the Holiday Time 6.5’ Pre‑Lit Artificial Christmas Tree, a budget-friendly option perfect for apartments or smaller living spaces. It comes with built-in lights and a ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaiʻi’s debate on whether to decorate a real Christmas tree or a fake Christmas tree has raged on for years. For many, the obvious answer is “of course a real tree.” But there’s a ...

Every Christmas my husband suggests getting a fake tree that doesn’t drop needles or drip sap on him when he’s stringing lights. I listen respectfully to his wishes—because marriage is a two-way ...