Whether you go all out with your Christmas decor or prefer a minimal look, the central focus is always the tree. However, where you position your Christmas tree is not that simple

The record for the most lights lit simultaneously on a Christmas tree is194,672, achieved by a service club called Kiwanis Malmedy Haute Fagnes in Malmedy, Belgium, on 10 December 2010. They adorned the tree with 350 garlands, each measuring 3 meters and featuring 576 lights. The tree took exactly 5 minutes to light up.

Consumers have a surprisingly wide range of tree species to choose from at Christmas. This guide presents the pros and cons of 15 kinds of Christmas trees, from Douglas Firs to Virginia Pines.

Data collected by Square reveals that while most people purchase their trees right after Thanksgiving or during the first week of December, this may not be the most cost-effective time.