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 ...

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 ...

If you’re gearing up to transform your home into a Christmassy wonderland, here’s how to make sure you get the perfect tree. Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, ...