The Christmas tree ‘Silver Belle’ shines on the West Lawn in Washington, D.C.
Capitol Christmas Tree Ceremony Highlights Nevada’s First Tree On December 2, 2025, House Speaker Mike Johnson and members of Nevada’s congressional delegation lit the Christmas tree at the U.S. Capitol, marking the start of the holiday season in Washington, D.C. The tree, affectionately named “Silver Bell” in tribute to Nevada’s nickname, was revealed during a […]
‘Christmas Tree Law’ prohibits sidewalk sales in NYC before a certain date, yet early sales continue to thrive
Even before Thanksgiving, a significant number of Christmas tree vendors began appearing throughout New York City, flouting a seldom-enforced city law. This law, established back in 1938, forbids the sale of trees on sidewalks until December. Despite the ruling, various vendors have been selling spruce, balsam, and fir trees in considerable amounts across the city […]
Portland’s Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Skips Mention of ‘Christmas’
Christmas Becomes a Political Issue in Portland Portland, Oregon, marked its 41st annual holiday celebration Friday night, but the event stirred some political controversy. Speeches and presentations at Pioneer Courthouse Square notably avoided the term “Christmas,” instead referring to the large tree simply as a “tree.” This choice was met with disappointment from many on […]
Portland skips Christmas in yearly tree event due to controversy
Portland’s Annual Tree Lighting Sparks Controversy Portland, Oregon, recently hosted its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, but this year it faced backlash for omitting any references to Christmas. Instead, attendees witnessed leaders at the event waving Palestinian flags and chanting. During the ceremony, a woman displayed a Palestinian flag and led the crowd in chants […]
Exclusive | Beyond the mafia — ruthless Christmas tree vendors face genuine turf wars in NYC
Christmas Trees in New York City: A Unique Industry Selling Christmas trees in NYC is pretty straightforward, or at least it seems that way. However, the trees that stand tall in Manhattan apartments or Brooklyn brownstones don’t exactly come with a budget-friendly price tag. Interestingly, there’s a lot more happening behind the scenes than most […]
Portland faces backlash over city’s ‘tree’ lighting event: ‘They can’t even call it a Christmas tree’
Portland’s Lighting Ceremony Sparks Controversy Portland stirred up quite a bit of anger by referring to a longstanding tree simply as “the tree” during its lighting event. Thousands gathered at Pioneer Courthouse Square for the 41st annual tree lighting on Friday night, aiming for peace in the city. Interestingly, leaders and speakers deliberately avoided using […]
Greenwich Village couple gains attention for using the Empire State Building as their Christmas tree topper
Unique Christmas Tree View in Greenwich Village In New York City this Christmas, there’s a particularly eye-catching tree. A couple in Greenwich Village was busy decorating their Christmas tree last week when they noticed something unexpected: the Empire State Building framed perfectly above their tree, almost like a grand ornament. The iconic building’s lights shine […]
“Santa, I want a Nazi’s head under my tree”: Masked individuals send Christmas cards with aggressive leftist messages
Threatening Christmas Cards Spark Concerns in Yucaipa Neighborhood In Yucaipa, California, a man named Jarrett McComas received an unexpected Christmas card on his doorstep last week. Inside, it contained a rather disturbing message: “Santa, I want to put a Nazi’s head under the tree.” McComas shared his shock with KCBS TV, describing the situation as […]
Unique holiday NEST New York tree displays are filling Midtown with pleasant scents
Can NYC Streets Really Smell Good? As the holiday season kicks off in Midtown’s Fifth Avenue, a popular shopping destination, a new initiative is underway to improve its often less-than-pleasant scents. Partnering with luxury fragrance brand Nest New York, efforts are being made to replace the usual city odors with enchanting holiday fragrances. Goodbye to […]
Holiday season begins with the lighting of the ‘All-American Christmas Tree’
Fox News Kicks Off Holiday Season with Tree Lighting Fox News Media celebrated the start of the holiday season on Friday by hosting its annual “All American Christmas Tree” lighting ceremony, streamed live from Fox Square in New York City. The event, now in its sixth year, was hosted by the co-hosts of “The Five”—Dana […]