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Decorating a Christmas treeis one of life’s greatest pleasures.
Christmas trees can stay up past the 25th, according to some traditions.
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New Year’s Eve
No plans forNew Year’s?
Tip
Remember to clean your artificial tree before putting it in storage.
At some point, a real Christmas will stop taking water even if it’s properly maintained.
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The good news is real Christmas trees can be recycled since they’re biodegradable.
Every community is different, but some offer curbside pick-up.
you might also considerreplanting your Christmas treeif it’s balled and burlapped.
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Is There a Right Time to Take Down a Christmas Tree?
When you decide to take down your Christmas tree is entirely up to you.
There is no right or wrong time.
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