Christmas Central Blog

Why Smart Shoppers Buy for Christmas in August

Posted by Linda Trzyna on Aug 6th 2026

We get it. Back-to-school ads are everywhere and the Halloween decorations have already hit the big-box stores. Meanwhile, you’re just trying to enjoy as many summer swim days as possible. Who wants to think about Christmas in August?We’ll tell you, there are two kinds of people who get worked up about Christmas well before Labor Day: Those who are obsessed with the holiday season an … read more

Unlit or Pre-Lit? Tips to Pick the Perfect Christmas Tree

Posted by Linda Trzyna on Dec 10th 2025

Height, diameter, style and even color are a few of the choices to consider when buying an artificial Christmas tree.However, there is another practical decision - whether or not to buy an unlit or pre-lit Christmas tree.Pre-lit Christmas trees come with lights already installed by the manufacturer. Typically, the light strings are twisted into the branches for secure anchoring and e … read more