'Tis the season for Tannenbaum. It’s just a matter of which one. The choices can seem overwhelming at first: Will a blue spruce fill the house with the sharp scent of balsam better than a white pine?

The ongoing debate over whether real or fake trees are the more sustainable option appears every holiday season, though the answer is not always clear. Last year, about 22 million real Christmas trees ...

Artificial and real Christmas tree prices are comparable. However, if you want the real thing, you’re likely to pay a little extra based on the size and type of tree. This year, the cost of Christmas ...

It is an age-old Christmas debate, to go with a real or fake Christmas tree. While both bring us the Christmas spirit, they also bring potential environmental impacts. So, which tree is truly the ...

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BOSTON - It's an annual debate: real tree or fake tree? And the opinions are certainly split. "Fake tree," one woman said. "Just easier, and real trees have spiders and stuff." "Real," said another.

Each year, getting a fresh tree is part of a holiday tradition. But is getting a new tree every year more environmentally friendly compared to reusing a fake one? To help us break down what is best ...

Pine or plastic — which Christmas tree is better for the planet? For the eco-conscious, the needling question remains something of a head-scratcher. While artificial firs can be used year after year, ...