christmas trees

Now that Christmas has come and gone, and all the presents have been unwrapped, it’s time for the yearly question of when and how you can dispose of your Christmas tree. Below are plans that some cities and towns across the region have in place for residents to drop off their natural Christmas trees, or have them picked up...

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

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.

You think you know the long, storied history of Christmas trees? Well, here’s a few things that may have slipped past your radar.

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.

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.

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.

A Navy veteran has found a profoundly touching way to give old Christmas trees second life and renewed meaning. Florida carpenter Oscar Morris, the founder of “Free Canes For Veterans,” is turning these retired trees into handcrafted wooden canes and sending them to veterans at no cost.

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.

With just a little extra thought about your Christmas tree and all its trimmings, you can reduce your carbon footprint and give a gift to the planet this holiday season. Learn more about why you should buy a real Christmas tree, should not try to recycle your ornaments, and how one carpenter has found a creative way to turn holiday...

All fourth and fifth grade students in New Hampshire are eligible for a free Christmas tree this year — if they’re willing to work for it. The National Forest Service is providing Christmas tree vouchers that can be exchanged for permits to cut a tree from the White Mountain National Forest. For others, the permits cost $5. The student vouchers…

It is the most wonderful time of the year at Christmas tree farms across Massachusetts even though the pandemic has made it a tough year for many. Farmers say the amount of people staying at home has increased demand to deck the halls.