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From the sweet aroma of baked cookies to the festive family gatherings, Shawn Hundertmark’s mom always put the merry in Christmas. When she died 20 years ago, Hundertmark dedicated his yearly ...

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 ...

Once Thanksgiving is over, the U.S. goes all in on Christmas decorations — and one beloved tradition is the Christmas tree. You can see them through windows in people's homes or taking center stage in ...

The tradition of using evergreen trees and plants for winter celebrations predates Christianity. Ancient cultures like the Romans, Egyptians, and Celts used evergreens to symbolize life and the ...

Last month, Apple announced a Christmas tree drawing competition for British iPad users, with winning designs to be exhibited “alongside trees drawn by established artists and notable figures”. Now, ...

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 ...

Nothing brings on the Christmas spirit like decorating for the holiday — the most quintessential ornamentation being a Christmas tree. Families in Eugene and Springfield may be thinking the best way ...