For years, decorating the tree followed the same familiar routine: lights first, then endless rows of baubles until the branches disappeared beneath glitter and colour. But tastes have softened. Homes today lean towards natural textures and calmer design, and Christmas décor is starting to reflect that lifestyle shift.

For an eclectic, over-the-top display that screams Christmaximalism, completely cover your tree with ornaments and lights. The lack of green space and variety of ornaments will fascinate anyone who so much as glimpses it from the street. Place the tree in a painted vessel as designer Matthew Bees did here for an unexpected touch.

From "atrocious" to "ugly," many of the words used over the last week to describe Reading's official Christmas tree have not been nice. But one Berks County couple showed the tree a little love on Friday, gathering their wedding party on Penn Square and ...

For 57 years, the Optimist Club of Jefferson City has sold Christmas trees on the corner of Dunklin and Broadway streets. This year is no different, and Ralph Diele says he is ready for another season of memories and fun. Optimist members and members of ...