As the holiday season approaches, many Michigan families are gearing up to select the perfect Christmas tree — a tradition made possible by the state’s 500 Christmas tree farms spanning 37,000 acres.

The Christmas tree industry just can’t catch a break. The industry — a collection of tree farmers and sellers across the country — has only just emerged from supply shortages dating to the 2008 ...

The hunt for the perfect tree has been a holiday tradition for as long as Andrea McKinney can remember. “As a little girl, my family would go every year to cut a Christmas tree down,” said McKinney, ...

Christmas is just weeks away, and the holiday spirit is already swirling through the air with twinkling lights, cozy nights, and of course, the excitement of finding your perfect Christmas tree. And ...

Kate Lewton is a reporter with the Community News Service, part of the University of Vermont’s Reporting & Documentary Storytelling program. BURLINGTON — Christmas trees are a staple in many ...