Gone are the days when consumers were content with celebrating the holidays with just one Christmas tree as their festive focal point. Increasingly, consumers are choosing to purchase multiple Christmas trees, both real and artificial, to decorate one or more rooms in their home, as well as outdoor spaces such as driveways, lawns, and backyards. […]
No one wants to spoil the holiday season, but Christmas trees in the home can present a fire safety issue. A primary concern with a Christmas tree is fire danger, often brought on by the combination of electrical malfunctions and, in the case of a real tree, a drying tree. In the United States, Christmas […]
When it comes to making one of the most important purchases of the holiday season, consumers are faced with what can seem to be an overwhelming amount of choices. So here are some tips that will help you make your decision and enjoy your holidays: When considering a real tree, ask yourself these questions: Has […]
The holiday season is meant to be joyous, but for many, the pressures of the season can be daunting. And to further complicate matters, some people have respiratory sensitivities that can be exacerbated by contact with Christmas trees. A study published in 2011 found that real Christmas trees can carry molds that trigger allergic reactions […]
Christmas and anxiety often go hand in hand. Between the gift buying, house and tree decorating, and cooking for friends and family, it’s no wonder that you have a hard time fitting it all in. So why not make it easy on yourself this upcoming Christmas? We’ve compiled some tips and tricks to make your […]
“Consumers have so many wonderful options when it comes to building holiday memories and traditions by celebrating Christmas with a Christmas tree, whichever kind of tree they choose,” said Jami Warner, Executive Director of ACTA. “From the dozens of varieties, sizes, shapes, colors, and buying options available, there really is a Christmas tree for every […]
One-Third Surveyed Say Drought Will Impact Usage and Display of Christmas Trees This Season, According to the American Christmas Tree Association The severe drought conditions and restrictions on water usage in California are being felt in every aspect of daily life, including the way Californians will celebrate Christmas this season, according to a survey conducted […]
More than 94 million American households, or 79 percent of all households, will display a Christmas tree in their home this holiday season, according to a survey conducted by Nielsen on behalf of the American Christmas Tree Association, (ACTA). This represents a slight increase overall in the number of households displaying a Christmas tree this […]
New Technology Enhances Christmas Decor: American Christmas Tree Association Points to New Holiday Technologies for an Easier and Brighter Christmas Festoon your house and yard with a colorful array of laser Christmas lights, set up your Christmas tree with LED lights that alternate from clear to multi-colored at a press of a button and create […]
According to new data from Nielsen Research, approximately 21.6 million real trees and 12.9 million artificial trees will be purchased by U.S. households this Christmas season. Nielsen surveyed nearly 30,000 U.S. households on behalf of the American Christmas Tree Association (ACTA), also found that the average cost of a real tree was $46 and the […]