It was the nightmare before Christmas. A shocked woman brought new meaning to “Christmas prayers” after a biblical plague of praying mantises infested her holiday pine ahead of the yuletide, as seen ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. That lump you see on the Christmas tree's branches might not be a pinecone. "O Christmas tree clumps, O Christmas tree clumps, ...

SPRINGFIELD, Va. (AP) — A northern Virginia woman was surprised to find out one ornament on her live Christmas tree decided to deck the halls by unleashing dozens of tiny insects. WJLA-TV reports more ...

HONOLULU (Island News) -- If part of your family's Black Friday is shopping for the perfect Christmas tree, we do have some questions you need to ask retailers before you buy and some tips on how to ...

It might be a good idea to dispose of this year’s Christmas tree sooner rather than later. While it’s not a regular occurrence during the holiday season, University of Wisconsin-Madison entomologist ...

An invasive species may be working its way into Washington’s lush evergreen forests through your holiday greenery. Plant protection officials with the Washington State Department of Ecology have ...

There’s nothing like the pine scent of a fresh-cut Christmas tree during the holiday season. The aroma and beauty of the outdoors are welcome in homes, but a freshly cut Christmas tree may harbor ...