When it comes to the real versus fake Christmas tree debate, I’ve always been a staunch naturalist, fueled by a lifetime of memories finding the perfect tree. When my kids were younger, there were ...

'Tis the season for Tannenbaum. It’s just a matter of which one. The choices can seem overwhelming at first: Will a blue spruce fill the house with the sharp scent of balsam better than a white pine?

Do you like the thrill of a real Christmas tree or the ease of an artificial one? According to a 2025 survey by the American Christmas Tree Association, more than 80% of households plan on displaying ...

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaiʻi’s debate on whether to decorate a real Christmas tree or a fake Christmas tree has raged on for years. For many, the obvious answer is “of course a real tree.” But there’s a ...

Choosing a Christmas tree used to feel simple. Pack up the car, drive to the lot, find the tree that calls you and then haul it home to decorate. But with lifelike artificial trees everywhere (and ...

Artificial and real Christmas tree prices are comparable. However, if you want the real thing, you’re likely to pay a little extra based on the size and type of tree. This year, the cost of Christmas ...

A national organization said nearly 90% of artificial Christmas trees come from China. Experts expected families might switch to real trees because of tariffs. Wisconsin produces the sixth-most real ...