Christmas tree

College of DuPage Art Program Alumnus Creates Record-Setting Glass Christmas Tree Sculpture

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Monday, December 21, 2020
Articles, Materials, Matter, Christmas decorations, Glass production, Christmas tree, Holidays, Recycling, Glass fiber, Glass, Christmas in the United States, Mack

Macks goal is to beat the current world record held by a 27.5-foot glass tree in Italy.

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  • Macks goal is to beat the current world record held by a 27.5-foot glass tree in Italy.
  • Im the only person in the world doing anything like thisdriving around with a 2,000-degree furnace behind my truck and building a record-setting tree from recycled glass.
  • The site of his Christmas tree project also features a gift shop selling hand-blown miniature trees and ornaments.
  • Gift shop proceeds benefit Macks ultimate goal of building a glass forest constructed of recycled glass.

With More Families Staying Home for the Holidays, PG&E Offers Safety Tips for Seasonal Decorating and Cooking

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Energy, Other Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Holidays, Countries, Traditions, Christmas decorations, Public holidays in Finland, Public holidays in Sweden, Public holidays in the United Kingdom, Quarter days, Christmas tree, Christmas and holiday season, Christmas

Lighting equipment, candles, menorahs and the Christmas trees can become holiday hazards and spark a devastating fire.

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  • Lighting equipment, candles, menorahs and the Christmas trees can become holiday hazards and spark a devastating fire.
  • By having a plan and making minor adjustments to decorating and cooking, the holiday season can remain festive and safe for everyone.
  • After an unprecedented year the holidays will be extra special as long as you make safety part of your smaller family celebrations.
  • Here are some tips to keep you and your loved ones safe during the holidays:
    Never use lit candles to decorate a tree.

Newly Updated Social Sharing App Seeks to Make the World a Kinder Place, One Ornament at a Time - 'The Christmas Tree of Kindness'

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Countries, Holidays, Traditions, Christmas decorations, Tree-topper, Christmas tree, Christmas music, Christmas

Christmas Tree of Kindness - Three Easy Steps to a Kinder World:

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  • Christmas Tree of Kindness - Three Easy Steps to a Kinder World:
    The App: Decorate personal trees with kind acts or invite and connect with friends, classmates, and distant loved ones.
  • Everyone receives a tree-topper star and Christmas music upon completion to celebrate that our world is a kinder place.
  • The Story: Read about the first Christmas Tree of Kindness in "The Christmas Tree That Changed the World."
  • The Craft: Print trees and ornaments to decorate a paper-version of the Christmas Tree of Kindness and enjoy decorating with kindness and favorite Christmas craft materials.

DHL Operation Holiday Cheer Delivers Joy to U.S. Troops Overseas

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Broward County, Florida, DHL, Express mail, Dees, Christmas tree

These holiday contributions will arrive to U.S. military in Afghanistan and Bahrain in time to help our service members recreate their traditional holiday experience.

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  • These holiday contributions will arrive to U.S. military in Afghanistan and Bahrain in time to help our service members recreate their traditional holiday experience.
  • DHL has coordinated Operation Holiday Cheer in partnership with charitable organizations from the NYC-metropolitan area for 17 years.
  • DHL Operation Holiday Cheer began in 2004 when the mother of an Iraq-based soldier asked Dees' Nursery if she could send a Christmas tree to him.
  • Since that single tree was shipped in 2004, DHL Operation Holiday Cheer has transported more than 11,500 trees from the Dees' tree farm in Maine, providing holiday cheer to soldiers serving our country overseas.

There's a real Christmas tree for everyone who wants one - even after the busiest opening weekend in memory

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Countries, Holidays, Traditions, Christmas tree production, National Christmas Tree Association, Christmas tree, NCTA, Christmas and holiday season, Christmas in the United States, National Christmas Tree, Christmas

"Many Christmas tree retailers of all types remain stocked with trees all around the country, even after a busy tree-buying weekend post-Thanksgiving," said Marsha Gray, Executive Director, Christmas Tree Promotion Board.

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  • "Many Christmas tree retailers of all types remain stocked with trees all around the country, even after a busy tree-buying weekend post-Thanksgiving," said Marsha Gray, Executive Director, Christmas Tree Promotion Board.
  • To help shoppers find a real Christmas tree shopping option in their area, the Christmas Tree Promotion Board (CTPB) has debuted a new zip code-based retailer locator at ItsChristmasKeepitReal.com .
  • The National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA) is the national trade association representing the Christmas tree industry.
  • The NCTA represents the Real Christmas Tree community with one voice to protect and advocate on the industry's behalf.

Lowe's Donates $1 Million in Christmas Trees this Holiday Season to Families Hit Hardest by Pandemic

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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In an effort to spread holiday joy to those who need it most, Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) announced today it will be donating and delivering $1 million worth of pre-lit Christmas trees to families and organizations impacted by the pandemic.

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  • In an effort to spread holiday joy to those who need it most, Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) announced today it will be donating and delivering $1 million worth of pre-lit Christmas trees to families and organizations impacted by the pandemic.
  • "This has been a tough year for so many people who deserve nothing but joy and festivity this holiday season.
  • Through Prescott's Faith Fight Finish Foundation, Prescott will partner with six Dallas-area organizations and nonprofits to donate more than 100 pre-lit Christmas trees to deserving families.
  • Participating organizations and families receiving trees will also participate on social media, spreading light one community at a time.

FedEx Freight and the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation Delivering Joy to Military Families this Holiday Season

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Monday, November 30, 2020
Trucking, Family, Philanthropy, Consumer, Transport, Other Philanthropy, Countries, Holidays, Express mail, FedEx, Public holidays in Bulgaria, Public holidays in Iceland, Public holidays in Slovakia, Christmas tree, Cargo, Christmas, FedEx Freight, the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation and Trees for Troops

The company will deliver joy and holiday cheer to military families through the Trees for Troops program, a joint effort led by the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation.

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  • The company will deliver joy and holiday cheer to military families through the Trees for Troops program, a joint effort led by the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation.
  • This year, FedEx Freight will deliver around 15,000 farm-grown Christmas trees to military families across the country.
  • We are honored to lend our world-class operations network to the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation and show appreciation to military families across the country.
  • FedEx Freight is involved with the Trees for Troops program as part of FedEx Cares, the companys community investment initiative.

Adorably Inquisitive Kitten Chases His Dream of Meeting Santa Up the Family Christmas Tree in Delightful New Children’s Book ‘Smokey’s Christmas Adventure’

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Monday, November 30, 2020
Holidays, Countries, Traditions, Christian folklore, Christmas tree, Smokey, Christmas, Santa Claus

Smokey the kitten is no exception as readers will discover in the charming new childrens picture book Smokeys Christmas Adventure by D. L. Young.

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  • Smokey the kitten is no exception as readers will discover in the charming new childrens picture book Smokeys Christmas Adventure by D. L. Young.
  • One Christmas Eve, a sweet and curious kitten named Smokey was curled up under the family Christmas tree while waiting for Santa Claus arrival when he noticed there was no stocking hung up for him.
  • I hope Smokeys journey to meet Santa will put a smile on the face of every child who reads my book, said Young.
  • Smokeys Christmas Adventure is based on a dream Young had about her actual cat, also named Smokey who was a super curious kitten, climbing the Christmas tree and was encouraged to publish her story by family and friends.

Michaels Black Friday Deals 2020: Christmas Tree, Cricut & More Arts & Craft Supplies Sales Researched by Retail Egg

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Home Goods, Online Retail, Other Retail, Retail, Specialty, Visual arts, Christmas tree, Holidays, Cricut, Black Friday, Retailing, Articles

Black Friday 2020 experts are listing the top Michaels deals for Black Friday 2020, featuring deals on Cricut Joy, Maker, & Explore Air cutting machines, artificial pre-lit Christmas trees (6ft, 7ft, 8ft, and 9ft) and more arts and craft supplies.

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  • Black Friday 2020 experts are listing the top Michaels deals for Black Friday 2020, featuring deals on Cricut Joy, Maker, & Explore Air cutting machines, artificial pre-lit Christmas trees (6ft, 7ft, 8ft, and 9ft) and more arts and craft supplies.
  • Access the latest deals by clicking the links below.
  • Save up to 61% on a wide range of Christmas trees at Michaels.com - check the latest deals on 10ft, 8ft, 7ft, and 6ft artificial Christmas trees and more Christmas decor

The Tailored Branch Disrupts $582M Holiday Decor Market

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Christmas decorations, Christmas tree, Holidays, Christmas and holiday season, Ornament, Tailor, Traditions, Time

SEATTLE, Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Tailored Branch announced the launch of a new e-commerce site offering customers Christmas tree decorations for rent .

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  • SEATTLE, Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Tailored Branch announced the launch of a new e-commerce site offering customers Christmas tree decorations for rent .
  • The Tailored Branch is the first company to rent pre-themed tree ornament kits to customers around the U.S.
  • With most Americans in holiday lock-down, The Tailored Branch enables the magic of the holidays to be as convenient as ever, especially during a pandemic.
  • FounderCrystal Menees, a corporate veteran, noticed an opportunity in the holiday dcor market and built The Tailored Branch to offer convenience, access to design, and a sustainable alternative to holiday dcor.