The lead-up to Thanksgiving is no Hallmark Christmas movie for Christmas tree growers in Wisconsin, which ranks fifth nationally in tree production.

One Housewife is not feeling the Christmas spirit when it comes to Elf on the Shelf. Have some old costume jewelry that you don't wear but still want to keep? Discover how to use it to make a sparkly Christmas tree decoration for your home.

It's not too early to start thinking about Christmas — and Oregonians have a leg up on tree shopping. State of play: Oregon remains the largest grower — and exporter — of Christmas trees in the country,