Between 25 million and 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the US each year, according to the National Christmas Tree ...

The only major downside, however (and one instance where faux trees do actually have the upper hand), is the shedding of needles. A living room adorned with twinkling decorations is a sight to ...

Its fragrant needles give the Adirondacks its characteristic aroma. Northern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis) is a narrow, cylindrical tree that can grow to 70 feet and live for more than 1,000 years.

Certain molecules within the needles can help to boost metabolism. Getty Images Stick to pine, fir and spruce trees. Cedar, cypress and especially yew trees should be avoided because they can be ...

Pine needle tea is rich in antioxidants ... Stick to pine, fir and spruce trees. Cedar, cypress and especially yew trees should be avoided because they can be toxic or inedible.