Christmas is nearly here and you’re thinking about presents, house decorations and putting up a tree. What’s your tree plan this year?
Lugging home a Christmas tree and decorating it in the living room is a family tradition for many of us. Whether it’s real or artificial, Christmas trees are the centerpieces of the holiday.
Though artificial trees remain popular, more families have become interested in fresh Christmas trees in recent years, a shift powered by "young families wanting a memorable experience for their children and a desire for a product that's recyclable and biodegradable," according to the Retail Christmas Tree Board, a promotional organization for tree growers.
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The tree size and shape will be different from last year. But what won't change is the fragrance of the tree, the aroma that evokes memories of holidays gone by. Scent is the top reason people decide to buy a real tree, the board says.
