On Instagram, NASA posted photos of the beautiful and festive cluster on Christmas Eve ... which look like pine needles of an evergreen tree. They are green because they represent the light ...

Depending on where you are and the type of tree you want, that can result in a bigger price tag for you. The good news is that you can still have a beautiful Christmas tree without paying more ...

and they want a beautiful Christmas tree, too.” The tree is a holiday staple during late fall and winter for residents and visitors to admire, take pictures of, and create lasting memories.

On Wednesday, Kelly Ripa showed off her sparkly Christmas tree, which includes photos of the three children she shares with husband Mark Consuelos Anna Lazarus Caplan is a writer-reporter for PEOPLE.