People who prefer putting up a fake Christmas tree are a little more lax when they take down their trees. Around the Gulf Coast, there’s also a pretty good reason to keep it up: Mardi Gras.

Live trees must be cleared of any lights, tinsel and other decorations before being composted. Compost is sold at the Bees Ferry Landfill in five-gallon buckets for $1 per bucket, Moskos said.

Every year I decorate 13 Christmas trees. I spend between $600 to $1,500 per tree and it brings me so much joy. As told to Patti Woods ...

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.

Christmas 2024: A Christmas tree can transform your house into a place that feels that much more special during the holiday season. Truth be told: just looking at a fully decorated Christmas tree ...

The reason for the absence of a White House Christmas tree during Theodore Roosevelt's presidency is unknown. Sources have various theories for why a Christmas tree was not displayed.

The decorating of a Christmas tree is a long held tradition around the world that began in Germany. In the 1600s, trees were decorated with apples in honor of "Adam and Eve Day" on Dec. 24.

How to Get a Free Tree Veterans who would like to receive one of the decorated trees can contact Tatum Hagen at [email protected] or call (361) 878-7900 ext. 23146.