Christmas Trees

Some decorations are meant for the back of the tree.

If a real Christmas tree is still part of your holiday tradition, here are a few tips to keep it fresh and lasting until December 25th.

The Christmas season brings holiday festivities, gifts, food and decorations so it makes sense that we want to start getting into this joyous time of year as soon as possible. But, if you're one for waiting until after you clear the turkey from the table to get ready for the holidays, you may be on to something. Like saving yourself some money and getting the best looking Christmas tree on the block.

Michigan's got a festive secret just for you and it will only set you back as little as $5 if you don't mind the great outdoors.

The reasons for pickles on Christmas trees may surprise you.

You thought having a real tree was a big deal... Wait till you see what it takes to keep a living poinsettia tree alive.

Following Oregon and North Carolina, Michigan is the third largest supplier of Christmas trees in the nation with 1.5-2 million harvested annually.

They're a nostalgic piece of the holidays, born in the Midwest. Now, aluminum trees and their color wheels are seeing a resurgence, but it'll cost you.

You can legally "Christmas Vacation" your way through Michigan's national forests and cut down your own Christmas tree for only five dollars!

Just like Andy Williams once sung, oh so many years ago, "It's the most wonderful time of the year."