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 ...

Time your trip to the tree farm or lot perfectly so your evergreen lasts until the New Year. When it comes to holiday decorating, nothing compares to the charm of a Christmas tree. As the centerpiece ...

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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

Natural, living Christmas tree are beautiful, smell good. But with time they dry out and can become dull or brown. You've likely heard tips and suggestions like adding an aspirin or a splash of bleach ...