The holiday season is here, which means Christmas tree time for many U.S. families. The Christmas tree tradition is quite ancient, actually outdating Christianity and the yearly holiday itself.

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It’s officially December, so you know what that means: it’s time to put up the Christmas tree. I vividly remember the chaos of my childhood — assembling the tree, pulling the decorations out of the ...

A real Christmas tree can bring light and warmth to any home. Earlier this month, the American Red Cross of Utah issued a press release giving tips on how to make sure your real tree and other holiday ...