As people contemplate their holiday plans, they may find themselves in an environmental quandary, asking: Which is more ...

Tree farmers and the marketing group that supports them want more Americans to buy live-cut trees. A new Home Depot ad gave ...

As twinkling lights go up and the scent of pine fills our living rooms, one question remains: which Christmas tree is better ...

From 2026, Belfast City Hall's tree will be artificial as there has been difficulties finding an "appropriate" one for the ...

The real point, he says, is to think of a Christmas tree like a soybean or a tomato: a crop grown for a specific purpose.

Weighing the environmental pros and cons of a real or artificial Christmas tree can get murky. Here are a few things to consider before you buy.

For a real tree, she suggests "lighter decorations and glass, wood, paper or dried fruit for an organic look" whilst placing heavier pieces close to the trunk. Whereas the "stronger branches" of fake ...

A trade association says new U.S. tariffs increased artificial Christmas tree prices by 10% to 15% this year as tree ...

Why are fake Christmas trees a better choice? They're reusable, easy to assemble, and come with pre-strung lights, so no fights while putting it up!

Tariffs pushed artificial tree prices up 10–15% this year, and U.S. companies say bringing production home would be nearly ...

The festive period demands homemakers to wrangle tinsel, baubles and fairy lights into a scenic winter wonderland spectacle - and at the heart of it, is the beloved Christmas tree. As the epicentre of ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Editor’s note: Features coordinator Barbara Ellis takes a side in the “real vs. fake” Christmas tree debate. Look for the counterpoint by Editorial Page ...