How to Pick the Variety of Christmas Tree That Best Fits Your Family

In theory, buying a Christmas tree is pretty straightforward: find a pretty tree that fits in your space, pay for it, take it home. But when you arrive at the farm, stand, or big-box store, you might find yourself overwhelmed by all the options. To simplify the process, we've rounded up the most popular varieties of Christmas trees and broken down their most notable attributes, from scent strength to price. Arm yourself with the facts ahead, and then go pick the perfect tree for your family so you can worry about more pressing seasonal concerns, like which holiday movie to watch.