Survival of the Fittest Christmas Tree

I came across two articles today about two different Christmas trees in two different states involved in two distinct fires.

The results where drastically different.

In Corpus Christi the lights on an artificial Christmas tree caused the tree to burn killing a cat. The entire two-story home was affected by smoke damage

In Orlando a family lost their home to a brutal fire. The only thing left standing was their real Christmas tree.

Need I say more? It seems natural selection is on the side of the natural tree.

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Christmas Trees to Help the Community

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The year my Mother Stole the Christmas Tree

It’s that time of year, the temperature has dropped and we can start listening to and singing Christmas Carols without feeling guilty, or getting dirty looks. As it begins to look a lot like Christmas I like to think back to some of my favorite Christmas memories. There was the year I got a ballerina costume, it was the same Christmas that my brother got a bike that was too big for him and he had to stand on the bumper of the station wagon to even get on. Then there was the year my mom stole our Christmas tree. I’m not saying she pulled a Grinch and stole Christmas; no she actually stole a Christmas tree.

Growing up my mother’s least favorite holiday activity was getting the Christmas Tree. She always seemed to wait so long to get one and as we got older she seemed to wait even longer. So that particular year we were all off at college and we came home for Christmas to no Christmas tree at all. Mom said that she had just been waiting for us to get there. So Christmas Eve evening, my mother and brother set out to get our real Christmas tree. They came back with the prettiest tree that we had ever had! When asked where she got such a beautiful tree on Christmas Eve, my mother’s response was “we found it on the ground.”

Come to find out they did find it on the ground, the ground of a Christmas tree lot that was closed. My Mother is not allowed to “find” the Christmas tree anymore and this year I am just sending her one from ATreeForChristmas.com, that way we don’t have to worry about potential incarceration during the holiday season.

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Christmas Trees for Those in Need

On December 12 a truck laden with Christmas Trees will be departing from Dutchman Tree Farms. This truck will be heading to Clarkston Michigan to help a local church, Clarkston Community Church, bring the spirit of Christmas to the needy. The congregation of around 800, will be encouraged to adopt a tree during the Christmas sermon series, "Give this Christmas Away". This is a practical way to help the needy families in the area.

Once a family or a group from the church has adopted a tree, they will buy everything from the lights to the stand. They will then decorate the trees and offer them to the local needy families on the Sunday before Christmas. Some families will come to the church to pick them up, but for those who can't, the congregation will make sure the tree is delivered.

Geoff Black, Worship Arts Pastor at Clarkston Community Church, said, "I'm so blessed that Dutchman would partner with us on this endeavor and donate Christmas trees to this cause. It is such a blessing to share the true gift of Christmas which is God's love, hope, peace and joy in Christ!"

 

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Order Your Christmas Tree Online This Black Friday

Strategies, routes, teams formed all with the mission to divide and conquer. Only Military attacks and intense games of Risk can be compared to the national pastime we call Black Friday. Our Mothers, sisters, aunts and well… I have even seen fathers play this intense game of fighting the crowds for faddish toys and deals on electronics. For some people pushing, shoving and checkout lines will put them in the Holiday spirit. I personally would rather keep my sanity.

This year I am going to keep it simple, mouse in one hand, leftover turkey sandwich in the other. These days, when most of the Black Friday deals are available online, why not shop in your PJs while you’re snacking on some leftovers. For those who really enjoy minimizing holiday stress, maybe ordering your Christmas tree online might be just the thing for you. With ATreeForChirstmas.com you can point, click and buy your fresh cut Christmas tree or wreath and have it shipped right to your door.

But for those of you whose thirst for the Black Friday battle, will have you up in the wee hours of the morning, imagine coming home after the satisfaction of shopping domination. Drop your bags and remove your running shoes, as your adrenaline begins to slow you can mark another thing off your holiday list by ordering your real Christmas tree online. So whether you’re fighting the crowds or enjoying your leftovers, every sale lover can get 10% off their entire order with free shipping.

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Saying, "Thank You" to Our Troops with a Chistmas Tree

Every year Trees for Troops sends thousands of Christmas trees to our men and women in uniform to show appreciation for the sacrifice they and their families are making.
Dutchman Christmas Tree Farms is proud to have been able to support this program for many years, by donating hundreds of our finest trees each year. This year Dutchman Christmas Tree Farms donated around 200 Christmas trees to show our heartfelt support and appreciation for those courageous men and women who defend our Country and to their families.

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Don't Let the Grinch Steal Your Christmas Tree this Year

I must admit I had to laugh when I read the following guidelines on how to choose an artificial Christmas tree (in this post AKA "The Grinch"). I hope this post generates comments, because I am very interested in what my readers have to say.

Guidelines on how to choose an artificial Christmas tree, the Grinch:

1. Think of the Grinch as an investment. Because you may be keeping the tree for 20 years or more, you may consider purchasing a high-quality artificial tree that has foliage resembling a real Christmas tree. This is often determined by the quantity of the branch tips and design of the foliage. In most cases, having more branch "tips" is preferred because an abundance of needles creates a full look for the tree.

- Ok. let me get this straight. First, this guideline is referring to a financial investment. Are all financial investments good? Hmmm... not necessarily. Actually our economy is the way it is due to a lot of bad investments. Why is the Grinch a good investment? They really don't say. Second, it states you may be keeping this year for 20 years or more. Research shows after 9 years these trees reach dangerous lead levels. Finally this guideline suggests picking a high quality tree that has foliage resembling a real Christmas tree. Is it just me? Why not just buy a real tree instead of trying to find a fake one that only resembles a real tree?

2. Ensure the Christmas tree has the specific desired look. Look to see if you can see the center pole of the tree-if so, it may not be a high-quality tree.

- I'm not sure what to say here. Obviously this isn't something you have to worry about when picking a real tree.

3. Choose a tree with a strong stand to ensure that your Christmas tree will not topple or lean to one side, even if heavy ornaments are added to the tree. Some tree stands come with rubber feet to protect your carpet or your wooden floors.

- Nature provides a sturdy trunk and branches. You really don't have to worry about heavy ornaments.

So there you have it. Please don't let an artificial Christmas tree steal your Real Christmas Tree this year.

I would like to propose you buy a real tree this year. You can buy it from a local farm or Christmas tree lot. For those who have very little time to go and choose a tree, feel free to consider visiting this web-site A Tree For Christmas. We are one of the nations largest Christmas Tree Farms and have decades of experience helping families, like yours, create those special Christmas memories that live on through time and forever.

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