But for some, including Charlie Brown of Peanuts comic strip fame, that perfect holiday begins with a sometimes slightly imperfect real tree, cut eight to 10 years after it was planted.

Do we, like Charlie Brown, recall the true reason for the season ... Prepare to be amazed at these tree titans and the Christmas spirit found in their home towns. Just in case you're wondering ...

To kick off the holiday season, one Texas resort is taking A Charlie Brown Christmas off the small screen and into a life-size exhibit made entirely from ice. The Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine ...