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 ...

For many people in Mississippi, some of the best memories are made during Christmas. Decorating, buying gifts and making that special dish for Christmas Day dinner are all things that make the season ...

Can it really be Christmas without a tree? The ritual of choosing the perfect size and shape; the excitement of bringing it home; the nostalgia of unboxing all your baubles and placing them on each ...

There’s just something magical about bringing home a real Christmas tree. Sure, artificial trees may be convenient, but if you ask us—or Ree—nothing compares to the charm of a fresh-cut fir all lit up ...

Christmas tree lots are already beginning to spring up around the state and Thanksgiving marks the start of the Christmas tree season, with more than 30 million trees being sold between Thanksgiving ...

Christmas trees come in several varieties, including artificial, live with roots, and cut trees. Live trees with intact roots can be planted after the holidays but require careful handling and ...

The holiday season is here, which means Christmas tree time for many U.S. families. The Christmas tree tradition is quite ancient, actually outdating Christianity and the yearly holiday itself.

Arizona residents can cut their own Christmas trees in national forests with a permit from the U.S. Forest Service. Permits cost $15 and are available for purchase online or at ranger stations for ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We'll raise a glass of eggnog to that! Getting a live-cut Christmas tree is also a smart choice that ...