WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) — North Carolina ranks second in the U.S. for Christmas tree production, growing up to 26% of the nation’s real trees. For many, having a real tree is a holiday tradition, and ...

The Christmas tree is one of the strongest symbols of the holiday season–yet the timing of when it is decorated varies significantly from family to family. While some put up the lights as early as ...

One common argument we hear against having a natural Christmas tree is the misconception that the trees are cut down from the forest then hauled away to market. The belief is that fewer trees are left ...

There is surprisingly little information documenting the history of the Christmas tree. Decorated fir trees, instantly recognizable as a symbol of the holidays today, can be traced back to the 1800s ...