christmas tree

Christmas trees (Journal stock photo by Lacey Newlin)
Holidays, Loos Tales, Opinion

Christmas tree: Real or artificial

As I sit here looking at our 2025 Christmas tree, I thought it might be interesting to dig into the history of the tradition. Read More

Araucaria heterophylla tree. (Adobe Stock │ #538043059 - wasanajai)
Holidays, Home and Family

A Christmas tree from the South Pacific

A man at a Christmas tree farm standing with the tree he cut down. (Adobe Stock │ #239441955 - CM Photo)
Holidays, Home and Family

Choosing the perfect Christmas tree



After Christmas, there are three used and old Christmas trees on the street, leaning against a concrete wall. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #405184089 - leopictures)

Once Christmas is over, what happens to the tree?

A man at a Christmas tree farm standing with the tree he cut down. (Adobe Stock │ #239441955 - CM Photo)

Tips for choosing and caring for live Christmas trees

Christmas trees (Journal stock photo by Lacey Newlin)

Nebraska tree growers can help boost holidays

Christmas tree on fire (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #409929529 - Michael Rogner)

Five holiday safety tips to prevent fires

How to start an agritourism venture

Inspect the limbs of fresh-cut Christmas trees to help ensure insect pests don’t end up spending the holidays indoors. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, how lovely are thy … insects?

Family preparing for Christmas time (Photo: iStock - gpointstudio)

USDA Forest Service Christmas tree permits available

Christmas trees (Journal stock photo by Lacey Newlin)

How to choose and care for your Christmas tree