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Why Christmas trees may be harder to find this year (and what you can do about it)

Smoke from the Bond Fire billows above Peltzer Pines Christmas tree farm in Orange County, Calif., on Dec. 3, 2020. Extreme weather and supply chain issues could make Christmas trees harder to come by this holiday season. Noah Berger/AP hide caption

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Why Christmas trees may be harder to find this year (and what you can do about it)

Christmas trees may be in short supply this season due to supply chain issues and extreme weather events. But it's still worth holding out hope for a Christmas miracle.

Why Christmas trees may be harder to find this year (and what you can do about it)

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Conifer Cuisine: Don't Toss Your Christmas Tree Yet! Here's How You Can Cook With It
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Conifer Cuisine: Don't Toss Your Christmas Tree Yet! Here's How You Can Cook With It

If you haven't taken down your Christmas tree yet, no worries. We don't judge. Baker and cook Julia Georgallis has suggestions for how to eat your holiday tree.

Conifer Cuisine: Don't Toss Your Christmas Tree Yet! Here's How You Can Cook With It

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In Baltimore, These Santa Clauses Bring Pork And Christmas Trees To Your Door

Mike Santoro, (left) and Todd Coleman prepare for a day of Pork 'N Pine deliveries in South Baltimore. Emily Sullivan/WYPR hide caption

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In Baltimore, These Santa Clauses Bring Pork And Christmas Trees To Your Door

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Pork 'N Pine owners Todd Coleman and Mike Santoro dress as Santa, load the trees on their bikes, pack a cooler full of pulled pork sandwiches and deliver this bit of joy to residents across the city.

In Baltimore, These Santa Clauses Bring Pork And Christmas Trees To Your Door

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