Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Attempts at reinventing Christmas decor haven't always hit the mark as intended. The traditional red-and-green palette has ...

I love everything natural so I decided to have a go at making these or just wooden trees.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kelly Okrepkie, 47, lives in Monroe, Connecticut and loves Christmas. She started decorating Christmas trees in her house in 2011, ...

One of my favorite things to do when traveling to Dallas with Carrie for Trendy Tree is taking time to walk through the ...

Any artificial Christmas tree makes holiday decorating easy, but pre-lit models are even more convenient. They come with bright lights already woven into the branch tips and don’t require much more ...

The Lobster Trap Tree in Stonington, Connecticut is a unique holiday tree. From the South to the West Coast, to the Midwest and the East Coast, every state across the U.S. shares one thing in common ...

People around the world instantly recognize a decorated fir tree as a symbol of Christmas. But, as it turns out, historical evidence to explain when, and where, people started using trees to celebrate ...

The choosing and decorating of a Christmas tree to display during the holiday season is a beloved tradition with a long history. Today, Christmas trees are often decorated with an array of ornaments, ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Attempts at reinventing Christmas decor haven't always hit the mark as intended. The traditional ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kelly Okrepkie. It has been edited for length and clarity. I love Christmas. When I was little my mom worked at a department store and I would ...