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On a recent December day, Mark Latino and a handful of his workers spun sheets of vinyl into tinsel for Christmas tree branches. They worked on a custom-made machine that’s nearly a century old, ...

It’s about a week before Christmas, and Paul and Stephanie Lizotte have come to Quinn's Tree Farm in Cornville, just north of Skowhegan. But it's a Tuesday, and it's closed. "We weren’t sure if anyone ...

It's time to settle a longstanding debate: When do you put up your Christmas tree, and when do you take it down for the season? With Christmas just days away, it's possible you've already had your ...

As people all over the country prepare to travel to see loved ones this Christmas season, an unexpected obsession is driving home the “less is more” adage. It’s also dividing people. Stripped of ...

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 ...

Paying for gifts, decorations and gingerbread houses can become quite expensive, so the U.S. Department of the Interior is hoping to ease some financial burden by making Christmas trees more ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The historic street known this time of year as Christmas Tree Lane escaped major damage from the Eaton Fire in ...

‘Tis the season to pick up a perfect evergreen tree in San Luis Obispo County. As Christmas nears, neighborhoods are being decked out in sparkling holiday lights, red-ribboned wreaths and festive ...

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 ...