It’s the merriest time of year! Unsurprisingly, consumers are getting crafty while decking the halls this season.

Buying a Christmas tree early doesn’t mean consumers have to wait to decorate. Consumers have been putting up their trees earlier this year and finding creative ways to display them ahead of the holiday season. Halloween and Fall themed trees have been trending on social media and are both great ways to invite the festive spirit into your home before Christmas.

Mac Harman, CEO and Founder of Balsam Brands, sits down to discuss the best practices for fire safety this holiday season.

2022 Frequently Asked Questions

Deciding between a real and artificial tree for your house this year? Unsure of the facts surrounding each type of tree? We are here to help! Let’s examine a few common myths and misconceptions about both types of trees.

‘Tis the season for consumers to celebrate with Christmas traditions, from baking cookies and stringing lights to decorating their Christmas trees, both live and artificial. In the midst of these holiday traditions, it is essential that consumers also take a moment to consider and practice Christmas tree safety.

Whether consumers are looking for a live or artificial Christmas tree this season, media, trade, and retail organizations have echoed the same recommendation across the board: consumers should find and buy their Christmas trees early this year.

Will Christmas trees cost more this year than in the past? What can consumers to do ensure they find a Christmas tree this season? What’s more affordable – a live Christmas tree, or an artificial one?

Add last-minute holiday shopping to the list of time-honored traditions being upended by the coronavirus pandemic. Retailers are kicking off the holiday season earlier than ever this year in hopes of avoiding big in-store crowds and shipping bottlenecks in November and December.

There are two types of people in the world: people who break out the Christmas décor right after Halloween and people who refuse to touch them until after Thanksgiving. Turns out, there could be a good reason for decorating early after all.

When it comes to choosing between a real and an artificial Christmas tree there is no debate. No, really, there is, actually, no debate. If you’re concerned about the environmental impact of your Christmas tree choice, you can choose a real tree, an artificial tree, or both kinds of trees as both have a negligible impact on the environment.

Now that you’ve found your perfect tree that will showcase all of your lovely Christmas decorations, it’s time to get decorating! So where to begin?

Don’t let Christmas ever heat up too much — with fire that is. Did you know that Christmas trees alone result in 13 million dollars, annually, in property damage? More importantly, these fires present real risk towards family and friends. When showcasing a live tree in your home, the combination of tree dryness, electrical malfunction with lights and poorly located heating sources can make for a deadly combination.