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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension experts offer tips on how to keep your holidays a little merrier.
Evergreens have long served as symbols of life during the bleakness of winter. But Queen Victoria spurred the tradition that has become a global phenomenon.
Despite Its Romantic Reputation, Mistletoe Is A Nutrient-Stealing Parasite
Dec 12, 2022 • 6 min. readA Texas A&M horticulturist explains how the festive plant causes stress to trees.
Ignore Those Puppy-Dog Eyes: Feeding Dogs Healthy Treats During the Holidays
Dec 1, 2022 • 4 min. readGiving human food to dogs can be dangerous, but a Texas A&M veterinarian says some types are OK in small amounts.
Texas Christmas Tree Growers Expect Another Good Year For Live Tree Sales
Nov 28, 2022 • 6 min. readDespite the drought, industry experts say any price increases on Texas-grown trees will be small.
How Mrs. Claus Embodied 19th-Century Debates About Women’s Rights
Dec 15, 2021 • 7 min. readA Texas A&M English professor examines how poems and stories about Mrs. Claus spoke to women's central role in the Christmas holiday.
A Texas A&M associate history professor explains how the classic poem helped reframe the holiday as a family-friendly event.
Texas A&M AgriLife experts give tips on removing, repurposing and disposing Christmas trees.
As an unprecedented year comes to a close, a Texas A&M health expert says it's important to be mindful of your physical and mental health.
The Texas A&M Forest Service says that live trees have many environmental benefits, and are 100 percent biodegradable.