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U.S. holiday retail sales come in above forecast in 2024

The 2024 holiday season sparkled with a 3.8% increase in U.S. retail sales from November 22 to December 24, surpassing Mastercard’s 3.2% growth forecast, according to a Reuters report on December 26, 2024. Outpacing 2023’s 3.1% rise, this growth occurred despite a condensed 26-day shopping window between Thanksgiving and Christmas—five ...

Posted in June 2025 by Matt Holovach

Unwrapping the Numbers: How Much Do We Really Spend at Christmas?

The holiday season is a time of joy, connection, and—let’s be honest—a little bit of spending. From gifts to decorations to that extra tin of cookies you swear is for guests, Christmas has a way of opening our hearts and our wallets. But just how much are we shelling out ...

Posted in April 2025 by Matt Holovach

Why are LED Lights are failing too quickly?

Decades ago, people began exploring the possibility of buying fluorescent lights and replacing tungsten bulbs with them to save on power costs. A few years later, LED lights were all the range and someone even had the idea of using them as a replacement for even fluorescent lighting. As it ...

Posted in March 2025 by Matt Holovach

Christmas Tree Lane Survived the Fires

It seems that a miracle has occurred! The Eaton fire took down everything in its path except for the cedars on Christmas Tree Lane. Santa Rosa Avenue, also known as “Christmas Tree Lane,” has 135 cedars, and they weren’t bothered by the Eaton fire at all. They suffered some losses ...

Posted in February 2025 by Matt Holovach

When Should You Take Down Christmas Lights?

For many families, turning on the Christmas lights is a holiday tradition that adds a touch of color and brightness to the dreary winter season. Whether you choose a single classic strand or go all out with a display that draws a crowd to your neighborhood, it’s also important to ...

Posted in January 2025 by Matt Holovach

Cutting Christmas Lights

In response to the economic downturn, the Irish government has announced that it will cut back on Christmas lights this year. Many people are unhappy with this decision, saying that it will only make things worse for Ireland's economy, while others think it is necessary to save money. Minister of ...

Posted in October 2022 by Matt Holovach

Drought Conditions Affecting Growth of Christmas Trees in Tenenbaum Region

The thought of warm weather and temperature that comes with the summer season brings about an element of excitement among most folks. This is not the case among those who earn a living by working hard to help maintain the end-of-year festive holiday by growing Christmas trees. The state of ...

Posted in September 2022 by Matt Holovach

Travel Advice from Industry Experts Concerning Christmas and Thanksgiving

Industry experts advise anyone hoping to travel over the holidays to make reservations as early as now.

Posted in September 2022 by Matt Holovach

How Does the National Christmas Tree Get to Washington, D.C.?

The National Christmas Tree is an annual tradition that dates back to 1923. It is a massive tree that is cut down and transported to Washington D.C. Each year, a different state is honored to send a massive tree to Washington D.C. President Calvin Coolidge lighted the first official National ...

Posted in June 2022 by Matt Holovach

Towns to Visit during the Christmas Holiday

Christmas is a magical time of year and a season of giving and sharing. It is a time to spend with family and friends, volunteering, and reflecting on what matters in life. Several small towns across the country will make excellent traveling destinations. These towns are treasures of history, natural ...

Posted in May 2022 by Matt Holovach

Introduction to the Crestron Home LED System

The Crestron Lighting System is breaking new ground and pushing the boundaries of what home automation can be. The Crestron L-Fiber has been developed with a new concept: the ability to control LED light fixtures. This innovative LED light fixture can control over 30 million colors and bring incredible lighting ...

Posted in April 2022 by Matt Holovach

The Denver Housing Market is on Fire

The housing market in Denver is on fire and has been for a while even during the pandemic.

No one knows why a particular city experiences a housing market boom. Sure, experts can point to various factors, but it's never a sure answer. Nonetheless, Denver is going through a boom, and ...

Posted in March 2022 by Matt Holovach