‘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. There are five easy ways to practice […]
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. With extreme weather conditions in the Pacific Northwest and supply chain issues throughout the U.S. impacting availability, consumers […]
1. Will Christmas trees cost more this year than in the past? While pricing may differ retailer to retailer, consumers can expect both live and artificial Christmas trees to cost more this Christmas. A 2021 USDA report showed that live tree costs have nearly doubled compared to 2015 prices, and artificial Christmas tree retailers have […]
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 […]
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 […]