Chipping of the Greens has returned at four locations around the Hub City. This event serves as a safe way to dispose of live ...

All trees must be stripped of ornaments, lights, cords and other attached items before being taken to the forest preserve.

Storage expert Adam Oakley says rushing decorations into boxes often leads to problems when they are opened next year.

From piles of wrapping paper to old Christmas trees and lights, here's a look at what can be recycled, what can't and where ...

Artificial trees are a great option and can be reused year after year. But over time, they collect dust, dirt and who knows ...

Acceptable Christmastime recycling items include boxes, paper gift bags, tissue paper, cards and envelopes, and wrapping ...

The U.S. Fire Administration, a subsection of FEMA, says that natural Christmas trees should be watered every day. A dry tree ...

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "About 10 years ago, my wife said our Christmas trees should have only white lights. No ...

Artificial Christmas trees have been around since the 19th century, if not earlier. Trees made of dyed feathers originated in ...

Artificial Christmas trees have been around since the 19th century, if not earlier. Trees made of dyed feathers originated in ...

Artificial Christmas trees have been around since the 19th century, if not earlier. Trees made of dyed feathers originated in Germany and were introduced to the U.S. by the early 20th century. The mid ...

As I sit here looking at our 2025 Christmas tree, I thought it might be interesting to dig into the history of the tradition. Why exactly do we use a tree to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our ...