Christmas Trees

Forget buying a heavily trimmed, dry old evergreen that you’ll throw out come the new year – more farms are now offering rentable Christmas trees that stay planted in a pot. Then, after the holiday, the tree goes back to the farm where it can stay healthy for next Christmas. When trees get big enough, they get planted in a...

For many families, a Christmas tree in the home is an annual tradition. But, for others, it’s an item on the bottom of their holiday wish list because they simply can’t afford one.

A group of people in San Mateo County decided to team up and help give low-income families a Christmas tree of their own. Stephanie Magallon reports.

Elected officials and dozens of San Francisco residents gathered Monday for some holiday cheer in the Castro.

Elected officials and dozens of San Francisco residents gathered Monday for some holiday cheer in the Castro. Jean Elle reports.

The White House unveiled the 2021 holiday decorations on Monday which showcase first lady Jill Biden’s theme, “Gifts from the Heart.”

If you haven’t done your Christmas shopping yet, it might be time to do so. Not just for presents to put under the tree, but shopping for the tree itself.

If you haven’t done your Christmas shopping yet, it might be time to do so. Not just for presents to put under the tree, but shopping for the tree itself. Terry McSweeney reports.

An artificial Christmas tree may save money in the long run and be easier to clean up – but nothing compares to picking out a tree and keeping family traditions alive during the holiday season.

Easy changes to the way we gift wrap, send cards, decorate and entertain can cut out a lot of waste — and even save some money

Supply chain bottlenecks are raising prices for both artificial and farmed trees.

Experts are predicting that the U.S. could see supply shortages for holiday gifts, decorations and Christmas trees this year as pandemic supply chains remain backlogged.

City officials on Saturday reminded residents that San Francisco’s curbside pickup of holiday trees will take place in early January.

Two 12-year-old brothers from Connecticut have created a solution to a common Christmas problem – falling ornaments. Ayaan and Mika’il Naqvi joined LX News to talk about their invention of the “ornament anchor” and how their small business is helping homeless pets.

Sure fake has its advantages. But think about more than yourself for a second. Consider your carbon footprint and the impact you’re having on climate change.

It seems like a simple choice. Real tree or fake for Christmas. But here’s why that simple choice could have long lasting consequences.

The holiday season is here and you’re in decorating mode. But as you decide what your holiday look is going to be this year, here are five suggestions for staying green while decking the halls.

In 2017 Florida carpenter Oscar Morris started “Free Canes For Veterans” and began painstakingly creating handcrafted wooden canes for any veteran who requested one… at no cost. After a Facebook post went viral, Morris’ pet project took off and he found his canes in heavy demand.

Did you know during Christmas season the average American produces up to 25% more trash?

Once the presents have been opened and the egg nog is empty, you might be looking at a mound of post-holiday trash and asking yourself: Can I recycle this? From the lights on your Christmas tree to the bows on your gifts, we’re breaking down what can be recycled and what is destined for a landfill.