Christmas

In economics, a deadweight loss is as bad as it sounds.

by Allen Mendenhall

In the city that never sleeps, five families hustle each winter to turn sidewalks into holiday outposts. The Merchants of Joy follows these Christmas die-hards as they source, sell, and safeguard a family tradition at risk. It's a warm, grounded portrait of pride, grit, and the joy they bring—one tree, one customer, one season at a time.

Keep your friends close, but your Christmas tree enemies closer.

Explore Adobe’s Holiday Shopping Report for insights on online spending, AI-driven traffic, best-selling holiday products, and changing consumer demand.

With the average cost of a real Christmas tree to hit $83.87 in 2025, Americans are projected to spend a collective $5.9B on Christmas trees.

Question of the day for your classroom. Gift cards are popular gifts, but how much money do we leave unspent on them?

Discover how real Christmas trees boost U.S. agriculture, preserve farmland and compete with rising artificial imports. Support American growers this season.

Some farms in the region said they expect to see high interest from customers again this year.

It was exactly fifty years ago. A young, swashbuckling fruit rancher from Sunny Slope, Idaho, named Steve Symms was serving his first term in the US House of

Jimmy and The Roots perform a song about getting gift cards for loved ones for Christmas.The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Stream now on Peacock: http...

Fans have been debating the McCallister family’s wealth for years. We asked the Federal Reserve for answers.

Love them or hate them—the elves’ empire is growing.

Next to those stockings hung by the chimney with care, it appears more likely than ever that the trimmed tree will be, well, faux.

Subscribe to The Hustle Daily Newsletter now: https://clickhubspot.com/ubiFew things say ‘Christmas’ more than the ubiquitous poinsettia. From storefronts to...

The story of America’s favorite holiday plant is rife with international politics, spoiled trade secrets, and a toppled monopoly.

Billions of people across the globe look forward to celebrating Christmas on December 25. And for many of the celebrations, Christmas trees play a key

"If I sing that ... the audience will think I'm a monster." —Judy Garland

Deck the halls of local malls? Or tis the season to log in? Answer: Online (58%) Department store (49%) Discount store (48%) Grocery store (44%) Clothing store (32%) Questions: Why do you think online shopping has a higher percentage compared to the other channels? Discuss the potential economic benefits and drawbacks of shopping at large department stores versus small businesses.

The spirit of the season is free, but that tree is going to cost you.

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“Started from the bottom now we’re here.” —The green bean casserole

When Valentina Valentini was putting together gift ideas for her wedding, the freelance journalist quickly realized that a traditional registry would not work.

In America, Christmas trees are a multibillion-dollar business. But who’s making the money? Join our host, Zachary Crockett, and guest Mark Dent (Writer …

Christmas is approaching. For many people this is a magical season, filled with songs and decorations, when you hope that all your wishes come true. Others consider Christmas to be a stressful time when you need to rush around to get presents for all your friends and family.

University of Washington political science professor Anthony Gill explains the social and economic value of gift-giving — and how even unwanted gifts help promote trust and build relationships.

Your brain can get oversaturated with holiday music, making jolly tunes add to your stress and not relieve it.

Stacker searched for products from 1920 to today that caught hold of the public zeitgeist through novelty, innovation, kitsch, quirk, or simply great timing, and then rocketed to success.