There are several reasons why you might choose a live Christmas tree over an artificial tree, including the fact that live trees are more environmentally friendly than artificial trees.

A living Christmas tree requires proper care during the holidays so that it will be ready for its permanent spot in the landscape.

But as the crisp smell fades and Las Vegas creeps up on the new year, Las Vegas’ sustainability groups don’t want Christmas trees anywhere ... the mulch for school gardens and local parks.

Helicopters descended over thousands of Christmas trees in the Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge in New Orleans East on Wednesday morning, spruce needles swirling into the air.