Curtis VanderSchaaf is an assistant professor of forestry at Mississippi State University. Every year, Americans buy somewhere between 35 million and 50 million Christmas trees, and many more pull an ...

Pretty much the second we put the Halloween candy away, we’re already onto the next big thing — and yes, we’re talking Christmas trees. Once flimsy and covered in chintzy, tinsel-esque needles, faux ...

Real Christmas trees are nostalgic, but for something long-lasting, faux trees—which also require zero cleanup—could be worth the switch. But realism is just as important as upkeep and durability when ...

Some people put up their Christmas tree after Thanksgiving, while others wait until closer to Christmas. Regardless, you have to decide what type of tree you’ll get: real or artificial. There are good ...