Tin Can, the "landline" for kids, got 100 times its normal call volume on Christmas. It crashed. Kids were upset. Now, it's ...

The familiar Christmas arguments have resumed. Some people lament that the season has been hollowed out by consumerism, a complaint that has real force. Others insist that Christmas was “originally” a ...

As people all over the country prepare to travel to see loved ones this Christmas season, an unexpected obsession is driving home the “less is more” adage. It’s also dividing people. Stripped of ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. On a recent December day, Mark Latino and a handful of his workers spun sheets of vinyl into ...

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.

The Rockefeller Christmas Tree in New York City – this year's edition is a 75-foot Norway Spruce from East Greenbush, New York – traditionally sees more than 750,000 visitors per day, according to ...

For me, the Christmas season does not begin until the smell of a fresh-cut Frasier fir fills my family room. Once a live or fresh-cut tree is in the home, the unmistakable smell of pine, spruce or fir ...

Fake trees have been around for longer than you might think—but how do they compare to real trees when it comes to sustainability and your health? In some countries, artificial Christmas trees are ...

Christmas trees come in several varieties, including artificial, live with roots, and cut trees. Live trees with intact roots can be planted after the holidays but require careful handling and ...

Gothamist is tracking how much New Yorkers are paying for their Christmas trees — and we want to hear from you. Fill out this form and share the price of your evergreen. Although paying nearly $100 ...

More than 100 million people visit the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree each year, finding joy in its size and beauty against the backdrop of New York City. The 2025 tree arrived in Midtown Manhattan ...

The holidays are in full swing after the lighting ceremony of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, in New York. The Christmas tree is seen before being lit during the ...