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LiveChristmas treesare always a special, festive touch for the holidays.
However, a more pared-back approach may be kinder on the branches.
One thing you do want to avoid is heavy ornaments that can weigh down the branches.
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As for lights, Boettger cautions against using outdoor versions since they can get hot and potentially be unsafe.
Use [ones] that are labeled [for use] indoors, she advises.
In these cases, it may take 24 hours for the tree tobegindrinking.
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People often panic when this happens, and it’s almost always weather-related.
However, this is often the opposite of what actually happens.
This can cause your tree to die and be disposed of sooner than youd like.
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