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Washington holiday season begins with arrival of White House Christmas tree

The Washington holiday season had a festive start Friday when First Lady Michelle Obama presided over the arrival of the White House Christmas tree – a balsam fir from Wisconsin.
Real or artificial? The great debate about Christmas trees in 2010.

Christmas trees are one of the latest items to join the list of consumables that Americans scrutinize for environmental, economic, and political correctness.
Coming soon: a Christmas tree that won't shed its needles

Not everyone agrees on what makes a perfect Christmas tree, but one that doesn't shed its needles would be high on most lists.
'Tis the season for Christmas trees

Last year, American bought more than 31 million cut Christmas trees.

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