What happens to an unsold Christmas tree? 🌲

We found out what happens when a buyer never comes. It's a (shorter) holiday Short List.

Advertisement Read in browser The Short List Mon Dec 25 2023 Laura L. Davis | Audience Editor @lauradavis Hey there, Short List readers. A very Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! Hope everyone is enjoying their day off. We've made a list (of news) and checked it twice! But first, feast your eyes on these: • 🎄 Millions of real Christmas trees are sold each year, but there are inevitably some left on lots hoping for a buyer that never comes. So what happens to a Christmas tree that doesn't get sold? Here's what we found out. • ❄️ Dreams of a white Christmas came true for some folks in the central U.S. when they awoke to blankets of fresh snow as a strong winter storm moved through the region.  • 🍔 Need a snack? Some places are open. From grocery stores and retail to pharmacies and restaurants, here's a full list of what's open and closed on Christmas Day. • ✨ It's lit: See some of our favorite holiday light displays from across the country (and you don't even have to stand up). Now, here's Monday's news. 👇 Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny found in remote prison colony Navalny, the leading critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, is current serving a 19-year sentence on charges of extremism READ MORE Advertisement Former judge says the Constitution could disqualify Trump in 2024, not Biden "It's the Constitution of the United States that's disqualifying the former president from higher office, if he is to be disqualified," former judge J. Michael Luttig said. READ MORE Israeli airstrikes continue on Gaza through Christmas: Live updates The death toll from an Israeli airstrike over the weekend rose past 100 as Bethlehem observed a somber Christmas. READ MORE Taylor Swift spends Christmas cheering on Travis Kelce Taylor Swift attended her eighth Chiefs game of the year on Christmas Day as her boyfriend Travis Kelce took on the Las Vegas Raiders in Kansas City. READ MORE Kamar de Los Reyes, 'One Life to Live' soap star, dead at 56 Kamar de Los Reyes, Antonio Vega on "One Life to Live" and Raul Menendez in the "Call of Duty: Black Ops" video game franchise, died at age 56. READ MORE NFL draft first-round order: What Patriots' dramatic win means The New England Patriots pulled off a dramatic win on Christmas Eve and now are highly unlikely to attain the top pick in the 2024 NFL draft. READ MORE 4 changes in 2024 that could reshape US health care 2024 is shaping up to be another year full of progress, big decisions, and resolutions that will undoubtedly shape the nation's health. READ MORE She's a 99-year-old CU fan. He's Deion. Here's how they became friends. Colorado Buffaloes superfan Peggy Coppom, age 99, had an extraordinary year after forming an unlikely friendship with Deion Sanders. READ MORE Beyoncé's childhood home ablaze early Monday: reports Beyoncé's family bought the home in 1982 and lived there until Beyoncé was about 5 years old. READ MORE Swiftie fights tears when surprised with tickets after dad's passing Bella Martin and her dad bonded over Taylor Swift's music. After his sudden death, she was surprised with tickets to see the Eras Tour live. READ MORE Advertisement Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •  Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •  Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •   Privacy Notice  •  Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback