While rare, Christmas tree fires can escalate rapidly, warns the NFPA on its website. Between 2017-2021, U.S. fire departments responded to an annual average of 150 Christmas tree fires in homes ...

Cutting down a Christmas tree can be good for the environment. The centerpiece for home holiday decorating could cost next to nothing if you live near a national forest and are willing to do some ...

Pay attention to the source About 80% of artificial Christmas trees are manufactured in China. Shipping is pretty efficient, but the tree still needs to get to and from the ports.

The tree is lit daily from 5 a.m. to 12 a.m. until Jan. 13, 2024. On Christmas Day, the tree is lit for all 24 hours, and on New Year's Eve, the tree will be lit from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tishman ...

My Christmas tree hatched millions of creepy crawlies — how to make sure yours is pest-free By Ben Cost Published Nov. 27, 2023, 9:43 a.m. ET ...

Christmas tree seller Mark Rofe presumes that people do this to melt the layer of sap that forms where the tree has been cut, so the Tannenbaum can absorb more water once it’s in its stand.

Real Christmas trees may also contain pesticides, dust, insect droppings and mold that may trigger minor to severe allergic reactions. A 2011 study published in the journal Annals of Allergy ...

It is thought to be bad luck to take down your tree before the 12th day of Christmas, which is Jan. 6. So unless you're one of the rare types, chances are your tree is probably still up.

Skip the traditional tree this Christmas. Use a potted one instead. Lose the dead needles — and the hassle — with one of these five options November 21, 2023 More than 1 year ago 5 min Summary ...

We’ve consulted two Christmas tree experts that gave us the lowdown on the best ways to elevate (quite literally) your tree if it’s too small and doesn’t quite fit your home.