The turkey has been finished, the Thanksgiving plates have been cleaned, and many Americans have turned their attention to Christmas, which brings a conundrum for some: The Christmas tree. For people ...

With so many varieties sold as Christmas trees, knowing what differentiates a Douglas fir from a Norway spruce is key to ...

It's time to discuss one of the perennial debates of the holiday season: Which are more eco-friendly, real trees or their fake counterparts? If you ask Tim O'Connor, executive director of the National ...

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Whether you prefer a live Christmas tree or an artificial one, the good news is that no one is talking about shortages this year. But you may find slightly higher prices than a year ago, especially if ...

The festive White House Christmas Tree in Washington, DC. The theme for this year's holiday decorations is “Season of Peace and Light.” Photo by Anna Moneymaker. From the “most famous” (a disputed ...

Tracy J. Wholf is a senior coordinating producer of climate and environmental coverage for CBS News and Stations, based in New York. People around the world are adorning homes and businesses with ...

People around the world instantly recognize a decorated fir tree as a symbol of Christmas. But, as it turns out, historical evidence to explain when, and where, people started using trees to celebrate ...