Peace, joy and profit margins: Retailers sell Christmas trees at a markup of up to 500%.
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The spirit of the season is free, but that tree is going to cost you.
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The story of Martin Luther starting the tradition is a myth; the real story started 350 years later – and presents were popularised by savvy booksellers.
Public Christmas trees, like Rockefeller Center’s famous tree, didn’t start appearing in the U.S. until the 20th century.
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Evergreens have long served as symbols of life during the bleakness of winter. But Queen Victoria spurred the tradition that has become a global phenomenon.
Some tips can help your tree look as good as it did on the lot for longer.
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From picking the tree to getting it home to setting it up, the choices you make can help it stay fresher – and safer – longer.
Lots of families wrestle with how – and whether – to celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas.
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Figuring out whether to celebrate holidays, and how, is tricky for lots of interfaith families – but thoughtful communication makes a difference.
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Here’s what to look out for.
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It depends on where and how it’s grown, and how it is disposed of or recycled.