Will the Christmas cactus replace a tree? Jane Pellicciotto of Portland, Oregon bought her own Christmas cactus last year from Trader Joe’s after being inspired by a friend’s pink-blooming cactus.

Arizona Christmas tree permits are available online or in person. “There are two ways to get a permit," said Michelle Williams, timber resource specialist for Tonto and Coronado national forests.

Travel + Leisure recently named Chandler's Tumbleweed Tree Arizona's best Christmas lights display. When and where to see the quirky local tradition.

When it's time to prune your Christmas cactus, you'll be able to know the process is quite simple. Most of the time, you can simply twist off the stems at the joint.