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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 ...

For many families, choosing a real Christmas tree marks the official start of the holiday season. The scent, the visit to the local farm, watching dad wrestle a half-rusted saw through the branches ...

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 ...

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 ...

COLUMBUS — Christmas tree shoppers are sticking with real trees this year as tariffs on Chinese goods make artificial alternatives more expensive. According to the American Christmas Tree Association, ...

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 ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The annual debate between real and artificial Christmas trees has taken on new economic dimensions this year as tariffs on imports drive up costs for fake trees. More than 80 ...

It’s about a week before Christmas, and Paul and Stephanie Lizotte have come to Quinn's Tree Farm in Cornville, just north of Skowhegan. But it's a Tuesday, and it's closed. "We weren’t sure if anyone ...

Designer Orlando Soria breaks down why realistic trees look the way they do—and how to get that elevated effect at home. Interior designer Orlando Soria recommends flattening faux tree branches to ...