Each year, the Christmas tree displayed at the U.S. Capitol is cut from a national forest. MORE: Hidden ways the holidays harm the environment and how you can reduce the waste.

It is thought to be bad luck to take down your tree before the 12th day of Christmas, which is Jan. 6. So unless you're one of the rare types, chances are your tree is probably still up.

The artificial Christmas tree is a Grand Duchess Balsam Fir with a super realistic look that has over 4,500 branch tips in the 9-foot model. It has also been described as easy to setup with memory ...

This is the exact date to put up your Christmas tree — and it’s not Dec. 1 By . Brooke Kato. Published Dec. 1, 2023, 7:29 p.m. ET. Explore More ...