Weighing the environmental pros and cons of a real or artificial Christmas tree can get murky. Here are a few things to consider before you buy.

From cost and maintenance to sustainability, an industry expert weighs in on how to choose the right Christmas tree for your home and budget.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The annual debate between real and artificial Christmas trees has taken on new economic dimensions this year as tariffs on imports drive up costs for fake trees. More than 80 ...

Every December, as twinkling lights go up and the scent of pine (real or artificial) fills our living rooms, one question returns: which Christmas tree is better for the planet, a real or an ...

As I sit here looking at our 2025 Christmas tree, I thought it might be interesting to dig into the history of the tradition. Why exactly do we use a tree to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our ...

As people contemplate their holiday plans, they may find themselves in an environmental quandary, asking: Which is more sustainable, a real or artificial Christmas tree? "I think a misconception about ...

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Dec. 23, 2004 — -- You can deck the halls with holly, but the tree, these days, is likely to be made of plastic. Among Americans who put up a Christmas tree, a majority -- 58 percent in the ...

In most cases, Christmas decorations, including artificial trees, ornaments and string lights, can be recycled.