It’s National Fire Prevention Week! In light of the ongoing fires in Northern California, fire hazard mindfulness is of top priority this holiday season. As the holidays quickly approach, the American Christmas Tree Association urges everyone to check their smoke alarms and be on the lookout for fire hazards. Christmas trees and other holiday decorations […]
December 5, 2016, Los Angeles, CA….Nearly 100 million households across the U.S. will display a Christmas tree, according to the sixth annual Christmas tree survey from the American Christmas Tree Association (ACTA), conducted by Nielsen. Of those Christmas trees displayed, 81 percent will be artificial Christmas trees and 19 percent will be real trees. The […]
It may seem frivolous to be thinking about Christmas and Christmas trees right now, especially when so many other things going on right here and around the world rightly take precedence. But the truth is that Christmas trees and holiday décor bring families a lot of happiness and finding and decorating our trees, whether it’s […]
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? First, you need the right tree. A smart first step is making sure the branches on your tree are strong enough to support the weight of your decorations. While shopping […]
Everyone loves a good theme party. So why not introduce the fun of “theming” to your next Christmas? Although Christmas in itself is a theme that is easy to work with, layering on an additional theme can give you focus and unity in your Christmas decor shopping. There are a wealth of unique Christmas themes […]
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 […]
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 […]