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 ...

'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?

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When it comes to the real versus fake Christmas tree debate, I’ve always been a staunch naturalist, fueled by a lifetime of memories finding the perfect tree. When my kids were younger, there were ...

With the most wonderful time of the year around the corner, it may be worth it to consider buying a real tree to hide presents under this year. With tree supply steady, experts told "Good Morning ...

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 ...

Growers want shoppers to know that there's a real Christmas tree for everyone who wants one HOWELL, Mich, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- While many shoppers found their perfect real Christmas tree last ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — As prices climb for artificial Christmas trees this holiday season, many shoppers are rediscovering the appeal of a freshly cut fir or pine. According to the American Christmas ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - December is here, and many families are getting ready to put up the Christmas tree. Before it goes in the stand, there’s the yearly question: real or artificial? Now, a new ...

NEW ORLEANS — Christmas trees are beginning to go up in homes across the country, and while real tree prices remain stable this season, artificial trees are getting more expensive—largely because of ...

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.