He brought over a lot of the traditions from Bavaria like the Christmas tree we have here." said Wetenhall. Once Queen Victoria started decorating for Christmas, the whole western world followed.

If you have yet to buy a Christmas tree this year, take cheer — prices are roughly the same as in 2023. Growers weren't expecting to raise wholesale prices, according to an annual survey by the ...

Whether you prefer a live Christmas tree or an artificial one, the good news is that no one is talking about shortages this year. But you may find slightly higher prices than a year ago ...