Articles for Christmas Trees

This Tennessee Christmas tree farm offers a unique "choose-and-cut" experience
1 week, 1 day ago

This Tennessee Christmas tree farm offers a unique "choose-and-cut" experience

NPR  

This Tennessee Christmas tree farm offers a unique "choose-and-cut" experience A Christmas tree farm in the Smoky Mountains tries to bring "joy to the world" each season. AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Every year, millions of folks get real live Christmas trees from stores and tree lots. PIERCE GENTRY, BYLINE: The Wilson Glyn Christmas Tree Farm could be a Hallmark movie set. …

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Northern California’s offshore quake and short-lived tsunami warning left some feeling ‘emergency whiplash’
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Northern California’s offshore quake and short-lived tsunami warning left some feeling ‘emergency whiplash’

LA Times  

People watch the waves come in after an earthquake was felt widely across Northern California at Ocean Beach in San Francisco, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. The general guidance from the weather service : “Move to high ground or inland.” Thursday morning’s quake was felt throughout the North and Central coasts and as far away as Sacramento, Reno and southern Oregon. …

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Why the Forest Service is encouraging people to cut Christmas trees on public lands (with permits)
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Why the Forest Service is encouraging people to cut Christmas trees on public lands (with permits)

LA Times  

When it comes to finding the perfect Christmas tree, William Lyon has it down to a science. Then, after obtaining a U.S. Forest Service Christmas tree permit, Lyon and his wife, Amelia, trek to a national forest near their home in Missoula, Mont., to find a wild evergreen. After obtaining a U.S. Forest Service Christmas tree permit, William and Amelia …

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Hurricane Helene, Chinese replicas: US Christmas tree growers face more fear than cheer
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Hurricane Helene, Chinese replicas: US Christmas tree growers face more fear than cheer

Firstpost  

The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has devastated the famed North Carolina’s Christmas tree industry in the US with farmers struggling to salvage crops and cope with long-term supply disruptions As millions of Americans prepare to purchase live Christmas trees this holiday season, the industry finds itself grappling with unprecedented challenges that have tested its resilience. An industry weathering the storm …

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Trudeau to cut sales tax amid rising costs; alcohol, Christmas trees get cheaper
1 month ago

Trudeau to cut sales tax amid rising costs; alcohol, Christmas trees get cheaper

India Today  

Canada's Justin Trudeau-led government has announced a series of measures to alleviate rising costs, including slashing of sales tax on a number of items including groceries, children's clothes, alcohol and Christmas trees, as well as sending cheques to 18.7 million people who earned 150,000 Canadian dollars or less in 2023. He also confirmed that his Liberal government will send 18.7 …

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7 Christmas cruises for 2024/25
1 month, 2 weeks ago

7 Christmas cruises for 2024/25

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. MSC Cruises: Mediterranean Barcelona - Marseille - Genoa - Civitavecchia - Palermo - Valetta - Barcelona open image in gallery …

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'Offended': Lauren Boebert sparks argument on House floor claiming Dems 'hate Christmas'
2 months, 4 weeks ago

'Offended': Lauren Boebert sparks argument on House floor claiming Dems 'hate Christmas'

Raw Story  

Rep. Lauren Boebert sparked an argument Tuesday on the floor of the House of Representatives after she said Democrats "hate Christmas." "By placing a preference on projects that are related to Christmas tree harvest, this amendment would limit the landscape restoration program by prioritizing a marketable product over landscape restoration," Porter explained. "And to be extra clear, the Forest Service …

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The secret history behind YOUR Christmas tree: How fairy lights began on the West End stage, tinsel emerged in Germany in the 17th century and Queen Victoria popularised baubles
11 months, 4 weeks ago

The secret history behind YOUR Christmas tree: How fairy lights began on the West End stage, tinsel emerged in Germany in the 17th century and Queen Victoria popularised baubles

Daily Mail  

It is a staple in millions of homes up and down the country, even if you do opt for a plastic version. The Christmas Tree as we know it has been a key part of festive celebrations in Britain for nearly 200 years The Christmas tree The Christmas tree as we know it became a staple in Britain after Queen …

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For tree vendors of New York City, Christmas is serious business. Do not crash their turf
1 year ago

For tree vendors of New York City, Christmas is serious business. Do not crash their turf

LA Times  

The staffers at Uptown Christmas Trees have a saying they live by for one month of the year: Sell the effing tree. “They don’t realize how difficult getting a Christmas tree into New York City is,” said Ciree Nash, chief operating officer of Uptown, which was founded by her father, George Nash, and mother, Dr. Jane Waterman. “And that’s top …

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From Kerry Katona's 'tacky' four Christmas trees to Mark Wright's lavish mansion makeover - a look the stars' eye-popping festive decorations
1 year ago

From Kerry Katona's 'tacky' four Christmas trees to Mark Wright's lavish mansion makeover - a look the stars' eye-popping festive decorations

Daily Mail  

Christmas is here again and celebrities have been sharing glimpses of their lavishly decorated trees via social media. Christmas is here again and celebrity's have been sharing glimpses of their lavishly decorated trees via social media Kerry Katona pictured) While Mark and Michelle Wright's lavish Kardashian style evergreen impressed fans, Kerry Katona's four were blasted Michelle and Mark wright pictured …

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When it comes to picking sustainable Christmas trees, here's why actual plants may beat plastic
1 year ago

When it comes to picking sustainable Christmas trees, here's why actual plants may beat plastic

Salon  

It's that time of year again, when many Americans will visit their local tree lot to harvest a pine to install in their living room for a few weeks until it dies. Related Christmas trees are older than Christmas Carbon Trust, a nonprofit environmental organization, states that in order for an artificial tree to be considered the “better option” it …

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Offers pour in to buy thousands of Christmas trees damaged by vandals, saving local business
1 year ago

Offers pour in to buy thousands of Christmas trees damaged by vandals, saving local business

NL Times  

Despair after vandals cut the tops of 6,000 of his Christmas trees this summer quickly turned to disbelief and then joy as more and more people contacted tree grower Gerrit Brinkman and offered to buy a damaged tree. The Wenum-Wiessel businessman now has high hopes of finding buyers for each of the topless trees, which he’s selling at cost, Brinkman …

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Knowsley Safari upcycles old Christmas trees by giving them to their animals
1 year, 11 months ago

Knowsley Safari upcycles old Christmas trees by giving them to their animals

The Independent  

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How to get rid of your Christmas tree in an eco-friendly way
1 year, 11 months ago

How to get rid of your Christmas tree in an eco-friendly way

The Independent  

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This Christmas, It’s ‘Firmageddon’ as Climate Change Hits Oregon
1 year, 11 months ago

This Christmas, It’s ‘Firmageddon’ as Climate Change Hits Oregon

Wired  

This story originally appeared in The Guardian and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. “It is stunning,” said Daniel DePinte, an aerial survey program manager with the Forest Service who led the agency’s Pacific Northwest region aerial survey, noting that this year saw the highest mortality rate for firs in this area in history. The data, first reported by …

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Merry Christmas 2022: All you want to know about history of Christmas tree
1 year, 11 months ago

Merry Christmas 2022: All you want to know about history of Christmas tree

Hindustan Times  

The Christmas season has here, bringing with it delicious delicacies, magnificent decorations, and chic clothes. Christmas has many traditions, but probably none is more well-known than the tradition of magnificently adorned Christmas trees. When did Christmas trees originate: The origins of the actual Christmas tree custom may be found in 16th-century Germany, where Christians started to adorn trees within their …

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Yabbies, Christmas trees in high demand as Riverland prepares for flood peak amid festive season
1 year, 11 months ago

Yabbies, Christmas trees in high demand as Riverland prepares for flood peak amid festive season

ABC  

Summer in South Australia's Riverland is synonymous with catching yabbies, but this year commercial fisherman Garry Warrick may have the waterways to himself. "At the moment it's up and down a bit with the cooler weather — so we're probably getting 40 to 50 kilograms a day," Mr Warrick said. Mr Warrick said he expected yabby numbers to increase once …

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Think sparse trees and wintry palettes
2 years ago

Think sparse trees and wintry palettes

The Hindu  

Garlands and wreaths, fairy lights, ornaments and bows. Rukmini offers some other options: “A bit of blush and sage, or of course, all white!” Farmhouse/ rustic: Decking the halls in country chic can translate into a rustic and vintage-style Christmas. “Work with natural textures, reclaimed woods, distressed metals, and a seasonal colour palette to create a warm, comfy space,” says …

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The overlooked benefits of real Christmas trees
2 years ago

The overlooked benefits of real Christmas trees

BBC  

The overlooked benefits of real Christmas trees In Pictures/Getty Images Christmas trees don't use huge amounts of land, but can still open up useful discussions about how we choose to use our land The environmental pros and cons of Christmas trees go far beyond the climate impact of "real or plastic", scientists say. Ben Hasty/Getty Images Christmas trees are grown …

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Potted Christmas trees are a rentable alternative to their fake and fresh-cut cousins
2 years ago

Potted Christmas trees are a rentable alternative to their fake and fresh-cut cousins

NPR  

Potted Christmas trees are a rentable alternative to their fake and fresh-cut cousins Enlarge this image toggle caption Rent a Christmas Tree Rent a Christmas Tree When I was a kid, there was a year my parents bought a spruce for our yard. Enlarge this image toggle caption Rent a Christmas Tree Rent a Christmas Tree Customers order their trees …

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How Your Christmas Tree Impacts Your Home's Air Quality
2 years ago

How Your Christmas Tree Impacts Your Home's Air Quality

Huff Post  

10'000 Hours via Getty Images Plan on putting up a tree this year? Here’s how both real and artificial Christmas trees impact your home’s air: Real Christmas trees emit a mix of volatile organic compounds. Beyond the chemical reaction a real tree could have on the air in your home, “when you’re bringing a tree, you’re bringing in a microbial …

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SLU collecting used Christmas trees to enhance wetlands
2 years, 11 months ago

SLU collecting used Christmas trees to enhance wetlands

Associated Press  

— Although Christmas has come and gone, Southeastern Louisiana University said area residents still have time to give a gift to the environment. “We can put the old Christmas trees to work in our area marshland while also reducing the waste stream going into landfills,” said Rob Moreau, manager of Southeastern’s Turtle Cove Environmental Research Station located on Pass Manchac …

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What is the environmental impact of a Christmas tree, and how should you dispose of it?
2 years, 11 months ago

What is the environmental impact of a Christmas tree, and how should you dispose of it?

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A real tree which has been cut down before Christmas and then goes into landfill has a carbon footprint …

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Hawaii: Don’t burn Christmas trees at sacred Oahu sandbar
2 years, 11 months ago

Hawaii: Don’t burn Christmas trees at sacred Oahu sandbar

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Hawaii’s public lands agency is warning people that they face arrest if found burning Christmas trees at an oceanic sandbar. “People haul their trees to by boat, and burning them is detrimental to the sandbar and the surrounding marine ecosystem,” Hawaii’s environmental law enforcement chief, Jason Redulla, said in the statement. Leialoha “Rocky” Kaluhiwa, president of the Ko`olaupoko …

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