If Christmas tree sales are anything to go by, U.S. consumers aren’t pulling the plug on holiday shopping this year—but they might be dimming the lights. Heading into the holiday season, Tim Leyden, ...

Before Santa comes to town, the tree sellers do, packing themselves into trailers and vans across New York City to claim a slice of the competitive tree market. Kashmir Kang, who works for Greg’s ...

Christmas trees—and conifers in general—have made some surprising cameos throughout U.S. history, author Trent Preszler reveals in his book Evergreen ’Tis the season for conifers—whether they are ...

For decades, a lone juniper tree on Arizona's I-17 was secretly decorated for the holidays. The tree, nicknamed "Scrubby," was destroyed in a 2019 wildfire after surviving previous blazes. In 2021, ...

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Still thinking about what kind of Christmas tree to have this year? The choices can seem overwhelming at first: Will a blue spruce fill the house with the sharp scent of balsam better than a white ...

The Rockefeller Christmas Tree in New York City – this year's edition is a 75-foot Norway Spruce from East Greenbush, New York – traditionally sees more than 750,000 visitors per day, according to ...

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 ...

Millions of real trees are sold each year, and costs vary widely – we ask experts how to find good deals For many Britons, putting up their tree is the ritual that marks the official start of ...

Fake trees have been around for longer than you might think—but how do they compare to real trees when it comes to sustainability and your health? In some countries, artificial Christmas trees are ...

Gothamist is tracking how much New Yorkers are paying for their Christmas trees — and we want to hear from you. Fill out this form and share the price of your evergreen. Although paying nearly $100 ...

More than 100 million people visit the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree each year, finding joy in its size and beauty against the backdrop of New York City. The 2025 tree arrived in Midtown Manhattan ...