Vermont Edition visits Purinton Christmas Tree Farm in Huntington, where Owner Peter Purinton explained how to select the perfect tree for the holiday.

On the last mono-sequential day until January 1, 2101, we'll hear about orbifolds, phyloogenetics and Math-O-Vision as we discuss practical applications of math, hear what the state police are doing to lower the number of traffic fatalities and we head out to find the perfect Christmas Tree.

We hear a lot of stories about Christmas, but some are special enough that they stick with us from one year to another. VPR's Susan Keese first told us about Russ Tarbell of Pawlet two years ago, as he went on a special Christmas tree mission on Mount Tabor

VPR's Charlotte Albright visits the Northeast Kingdom to look at the profitable business of organic Christmas tree farming.

VPR's Jane Lindholm takes a closer look at the Christmas tree industry with the head of the New Hampshire-Vermont Christmas Tree Association, Bob White.

Christmas tree growing is big business in our region.  We look into how it's grown, where our trees end up, and how to choose the perfect fir.  Also, a look at different perspectives to the Hanukkah story, and where to catch performances of Handel's Messiah.