BONUS: We Buy A Lot Of Christmas Trees

Every year, Americans buy tens of millions of Christmas trees. But decorative evergreens don't just magically show up on corner lots, waiting to find a home in your living room. There are a bunch of fascinating steps that determine exactly how many Christmas trees get sold, and how expensive they are. On this episode of Planet Money , NPR's Nick Fountain and Robert Smith visit the world's largest auction of Christmas trees — and then see how much green New Yorkers are willing to throw down for some greenery. Listen to more episodes of Planet Money on Apple Podcasts or Spotify . Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy