As people all over the country prepare to travel to see loved ones this Christmas season, an unexpected obsession is driving home the “less is more” adage. It’s also dividing people. Stripped of ...

With so many varieties sold as Christmas trees, knowing what differentiates a Douglas fir from a Norway spruce is key to shopping for a real tree you’ll love. You’re likely to see more than one ...

Decorated by the Skunk Train and towering over 200 feet, the living tree in Fort Bragg and Willits tops a new global ranking. Kristine Hansen is a design, food and drink, and travel writer based in ...

Paying for gifts, decorations and gingerbread houses can become quite expensive, so the U.S. Department of the Interior is hoping to ease some financial burden by making Christmas trees more ...

The tradition of using evergreen trees and plants for winter celebrations predates Christianity. Ancient cultures like the Romans, Egyptians, and Celts used evergreens to symbolize life and the ...

‘Tis the season to pick up a perfect evergreen tree in San Luis Obispo County. As Christmas nears, neighborhoods are being decked out in sparkling holiday lights, red-ribboned wreaths and festive ...

The holidays are in full swing after the lighting ceremony of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, in New York. The Christmas tree is seen before being lit during the ...

It's officially December, which means Christmas will be here sooner than you can say, "Santa Claus." Do you know where you're getting your tree? If you prefer to take the family out on a trip to ...

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 ...

Spokane’s Christmas Tree Elegance launched for the 43rd year Tuesday, with trees spread between the Historic Davenport Hotel and River Park Square. The event, hosted by the Spokane Symphony Associates ...

The build-up to Christmas 2025 always brings a cosy mix of hot cocoa, soft carols and that warm buzz that settles in once the lights go up. I love this part of the season because it gives every room a ...

But for many Londoners, it is the arrival of the Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square that marks the start of the festivities. Visitors view the Oslo Christmas Tree, donated by the people of Norway, at ...