The challenge of picking the right Christmas tree for your home

Kya deLongchamps lifts the lid on the people behind that simple stalwart of our winter feast, those who grown the crop that becomes the focal point of festivities.

No matter how convincingly green, pert or resplendent with fake sparkle the imitators are — for many of us, it’s back to nature when it comes to a Christmas tree.

According to a recent survey by the Irish Christmas Tree Growers Association (ICTGA), around a third of Irish families, are expected to bring a real tree indoors to celebrate Christmas this year, and the percentage may be as high as 44% if those still considering a real tree follow through.