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Looking for a Christmas tree? Here’s how to cut one down in Ocala National Forest
Read full article: Looking for a Christmas tree? Here’s how to cut one down in Ocala National ForestYou can get a Christmas tree for $10 by cutting one down in the Ocala National Forest. But there are some things you need to know.
UK nixes Christmas gatherings, shuts London shops over virus
Read full article: UK nixes Christmas gatherings, shuts London shops over virusShoppers wear face masks as they walk in Regent Street, ahead of the new Tier-4 restriction measures, in London, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson says Christmas gatherings cannot go ahead and non-essential shops must close in London and much of southern England as he imposed a new, higher level of coronavirus restrictions to curb rapidly spreading infections. “It is with a very heavy heart that I must tell you we cannot proceed with Christmas as planned,” Johnson said. While London fared relatively well in controlling the virus throughout the fall, the city now has the highest infection rates in England. The move will largely scrap Christmas gatherings in line with the rules for southern England.
4 tips to ensure your Christmas tree lives through the holiday season
Read full article: 4 tips to ensure your Christmas tree lives through the holiday seasonHere are some easy tips to keep your Christmas tree alive and healthy until Santa comes to town:1. Purchase the freshest tree availableA Florida Christmas tree farm at sunset (Photo credit: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services)Here in Florida, most trees have been cut and shipped from up North. A vendor trims a Christmas tree while wearing a short sleeve shirt December 6, 2001 at a tree stand in New York City. In general, the average lifespan of a cut Christmas tree can last about four weeks. Doing your part to keep it healthy will make a big difference by Christmas Day.