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A chill in the air, some snow on the ground and Christmas music in every store and radio station — that's right, the 2025 holiday season is in full swing. If you're looking for a live Christmas tree ...

Only 14% of the Christmas trees decorating American households this month were grown naturally rather than manufactured. And just a fourth of those real evergreens were bought at the tree farm where ...

KILGORE — Four years ago, James and Mary Robinson put the last Christmas tree they would ever plant in the ground. “Once you plant the tree, it takes four years to harvest it,” James said. “But once ...

Floridians can purchase real Christmas trees at major retailers like Walmart and Home Depot, as well as local tree lots and farms. The price for a real Christmas tree typically ranges from about $50 ...

DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. (WXYZ) — A beloved holiday tradition in Dearborn Heights nearly fell apart this year after a tree shipment got stuck overseas. But a local ...

For many families, cutting the perfect tree is an annual tradition. Be prepared for the holiday tradition by wearing warm clothes, gloves and a sturdy pair of walking shoes for the trek through rows ...

BALLSTON SPA - On a brisk Friday afternoon in early December, dozens of families scoured rows of fir trees at Ellms Family Farm in Ballston Spa, each looking for the perfect freshly-cut Christmas tree ...

The Christmas season is here, and WXII 12 has put together a list of Christmas tree providers to help you find that perfect pine, fir, or spruce to put presents under. Get the latest news stories of ...

These simple recipes will be huge hits at your next holiday gathering. Searching for the perfect easy holiday appetizer? This cheesy Christmas tree pull-apart bread is a must-try snack to add to your ...

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