Christmas trees should be lit from the bottom up, says Rose. “We suggest starting from the bottom, whether you have a real Christmas tree or an artificial one,” Rose tells Southern Living.

Christmas trees get cheaper as Christmas Day approaches ... assuming the tree stays up until Jan. 5. The bottom line: By that metric, the best time to buy a tree is as early as possible.

You can find affordable fresh Christmas trees by focusing on smaller ones and different varieties – or, invest in an artificial tree that will last for years. In some cases, buying from a tree ...