A banner hanging in the corner reads “Earl’s Tree Farm.” At the end of the farm is an upside-down white Christmas tree with red decorations. A llama figure and toy truck sit below the tree.

The Jack Skellington The Nightmare Before Christmas Tree Topper is shaped like the bust of the traditional Pumpkin King with his round white head, stitched smile, and bat bow tie.

The concept is in its second year - with 215 handcrafted hats donated and shared last year. Julie delivered the hats to both St. Petrocs and The Refuge Trust on Christmas Eve.

The first Christmas trees in Germany were adorned with tasty decorations such as gingerbread cookies, gold covered apples, and even candy; turning the tree into a delicious treat for all to feast on.

The roughly 8-foot tree now standard for the Christmas holiday typically takes about eight years to grow, with a white pine, for instance, growing quickly and white fir and spruce trees taking longer.

Between 2011 and 2021, Canada saw a significant decline in Christmas tree farming, losing 1,017 farms and more than 20,000 acres of farmland, according to Statistics Canada. That hasn’t slowed ...

The longtime Christmas tree farm in Hinds County provides a variety of trees to choose from. The farm does see a boost in business this time of year, but has had some challenges. Kazery says they are ...

Christmas tree recycling for residents will begin Dec. 26 and last until Jan. 30. There will be a designated drop-off area behind the Symmes Township Administration building, 9323 Union Cemetery Road.