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With stores already in the full swing of the Christmas season, many people are already...

Richard Levine/Corbis via Getty Images A combination of factors has made Christmas trees harder to find and more expensive this year.  The coronavirus pandemic has led people to buy up trees at higher levels than in previous years, growers report, as people seek to create a festive, comforting atmosphere in their homes. The pandemic has also led growers who sell in places like New York City to change their plans due to the virus.  But the tight supply also has roots in the Great Recession: Trees take eight to 12 years to grow, and in the height of the Recession...

You're not alone: Finding a Christmas tree has been extremely hard, and you can probably blame the pandemic and the 2008 recession ahartmans@businessinsider.com (Avery Hartmans) © Provided by Business Insider A Christmas tree stand in New York City. Richard Levine/Corbis via Getty Images A combination of factors has made Christmas trees harder to find and more expensive this year.  The coronavirus pandemic has led people to buy up trees at higher levels than in previous years, growers report, as people seek to create a festive, comforting atmosphere in their homes. The pan...

Smart Solutions: Going big since we're all home for the holidays Jeanine Matlow COVID may have taken a toll on Thanksgiving, but it can’t cancel Christmas just yet, especially the sentiment behind the holiday. If seasonal tree sales are any indication, local sellers have seen a steep increase in real and artificial varieties along with other adornments. Jamie Jo Boulogne, SVP-general merchandising manager for At Home says their artificial trees, available in over 100 styles, have been a big seller as have trimmings since the day after Halloween. As many got a head start on their holiday sho...