Photos by Grace Mahoney This story was published in partnership with High Country News. Altadena used to disappear under the ...

This Christmas car popsicle stick craft is a sweet, hands-on way to slow things down during a busy December. Using simple craft sticks and a bit of faux greenery, kids can build a festive car carrying ...

Terry Kovel and Kim Kovel [email protected] Dec 20, 2025 Dec 20, 2025 Artificial Christmas trees have been around since the 19th century, if not earlier. Trees made of dyed feathers ...

If Christmas tree sales are anything to go by, U.S. consumers aren’t pulling the plug on holiday shopping this year—but they might be dimming the lights. Heading into the holiday season, Tim Leyden, ...

As I drive through the rolling hills and quaint main streets of North Carolina, I’m always amazed by the state’s festive charm during the holiday season. Every year, I look forward to visiting the ...

Millions of Americans choose live Christmas trees every year. Using multiple secure tie-down spots can be key for transporting a tree safely. Millions of real Christmas trees are purchased every year.

Georgia isn’t just about peaches and warm weather-when December rolls around, some of the state’s smallest towns transform into magical holiday destinations that rival any snowy scene from a storybook ...

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Decorating for the holidays is a lot of fun and can really set you and your whole family in the cozy winter mood. However, sometimes you just need a few more pieces to really tie everything together.

The General Grant Tree in California’s Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park towers over the forest and its fellow giant sequoias. At 267 feet tall, the tree is estimated to be between 2,000 and ...

Let's face it: Vintage Christmas was just better. Whether it's because of the nostalgia, the unabashed kitschiness, or the flagrant disregard for flammability, decorations from the past were cozy, ...

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 ...