MANITOWOC, Wis., Dec. 18, 2005 — -- Manitowoc truly reflects the spirit of the season. The quaint town on the shores of Lake Michigan is known for its snow-covered sidewalks, storybook downtown - ...

When artificial, shiny aluminum Christmas trees were first manufactured in the late 1950s, their appeal was not that they were reusable, environmentally friendly and easy to store, but rather that ...

The Wisconsin Historical Museum is bringing back its “Ever Gleaming” exhibit as the trees celebrate 60 years since being introduced. According to a release, “Ever Gleaming: 60 Years of America’s ...

Yes, Virginia (as well as readers with other names), there is a Santa Claus. Also, from 1959 through most of the 1960s, a lot of people had aluminum Christmas trees in their living rooms. What’s that, ...

Aluminum trees suit midcentury-style homes but look best with minimal decor. Use an evergreen as your main ornament tree for a warmer, fuller look. Many avoid aluminum trees due to safety concerns ...

With Christmas giving rise to maximalist decorating, vintage ornaments and disco balls, it's no surprise that alternative trees are proving popular too. Supersized paper trees in particular are in the ...

I've been admiring all things retro for several years now, and for as long as I've known about them, I've wanted an aluminum Christmas tree. I've seen them in antique shops, but they seem to always be ...

Lucy Van Pelt coveted one in the Peanuts Christmas special. So did apparently a million people who bought an Evergleam to turn their living room into a space-age winter wonderland. Like a TV antenna’s ...

When artificial, shiny aluminum Christmas trees were first manufactured in the late 1950s, their appeal was not that they were reusable, environmentally friendly and easy to store, but rather that ...