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From the sweet aroma of baked cookies to the festive family gatherings, Shawn Hundertmark’s mom always put the merry in Christmas. When she died 20 years ago, Hundertmark dedicated his yearly ...

Tree farmers and the marketing group that supports them want more Americans to buy live-cut trees. A new Home Depot ad gave them holiday hope. By Kevin Draper Milk had “Got Milk?” Beef had “Beef: It’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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony will bring in the holiday spirit. During the show, viewers will get to see the iconic moment that the 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas ...

Mornings often began with Dan Russ birdwatching on his tree-lined property. On cold days, he’d look through the kitchen window in the house his family owned for generations. On warm days, he’d watch ...

The iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will be officially lit on Dec. 3 Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Dec. 3 Reba ...

New York City’s Christmas tree sales aren’t a holly-jolly business. The most statuesque trees worthy of a Manhattan pied-à-terre or Brooklyn brownstone don’t come cheap or without behind-the-scenes ...