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MARCUS—Justin and Tanya Pritts went from customers to managers to owners of Country Pines Tree Farm southeast of Marcus.

Even without a chill in the air or a flurry of snow, these are signs that for many mean one thing: It’s time to think about a Christmas tree ... pine needles, the Party City celebration ...

Mentally, you may still be feeding off the festive high, refusing to let your Christmas ... Dried trees can also be repurposed into make-shift bird feeders for your yard or cut into small pieces ...

After the thrill of Christmas Day, many of us feel a New Year's compulsion to spruce up our homes and dismantle all the festive decorations ... on a brittle tree, even a small spark or overheated ...

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Once the holidays are over, don't just throw things in the garbage. Instead, use these helpful tips to think environmentally this season.

This inspired people all over the world to adopt the practice, and the tree became a centerpiece of Christmas celebrations. Today, the Christmas tree is more than just a holiday decoration.