In society, much of our suffering comes from feeling disconnected from one another. We often don’t feel a real connection even with people we live close to, our neighbours, our coworkers, and even our ...

There are 195 countries in the world, which are home to at least thousands of communities, each possesses ancient knowledge, follows various traditions, and takes pride in its culinary heritage. Each ...

A Christmas tree made from empty beer bottles has left Kerala's Guruvayur municipal council with more fuss than festive fizz. The unconventional tree, erected at the AKG memorial gate, has triggered ...

With so many varieties sold as Christmas trees, knowing what differentiates a Douglas fir from a Norway spruce is key to shopping for a real tree you’ll love. You’re likely to see more than one ...

Paying for gifts, decorations and gingerbread houses can become quite expensive, so the U.S. Department of the Interior is hoping to ease some financial burden by making Christmas trees more ...

The tradition of using evergreen trees and plants for winter celebrations predates Christianity. Ancient cultures like the Romans, Egyptians, and Celts used evergreens to symbolize life and the ...

Erik Pauze knows a thing or two about evergreens. In fact, after decades of handpicking the Norway spruce that serves as one of the most famous Christmas trees in the world, it's fair to say he's a ...

One of the most difficult decisions you'll probably make this holiday season is between real and fake. Should you get a real Christmas tree, as more than 30 million people will do this year, according ...

Estrella Luna-Diez receives funding from UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). Anne-Marie Culhane receives funding from UKRI and the NERC. Bruno Barcante ...

From microbes to four-legged critters, dead trees play an essential role in a forest’s ecosystem. Experts say it's rare that removal is necessary. Letting dead trees, like this bristlecone pine in the ...

Brothers Mark and Matthew Cardenas are the proud owners of the new Wing Zone in Bellflower. On top of this new venture, they currently run a commercial real estate appraisal firm. After years of ...