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When Do You Take Down Your Christmas Tree And Decorations?

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:10:59 +0000

It's always fun getting and decorating the Greg "Splashin'" McShea family Christmas tree. (Do I sound like Clark Griswold here)? So, the question is when do you take it down? We have a real tree and put it up early, so we keep it up depending on how dry it gets. When there's more Christmas tree needles on the carpet than on the tree, that's the time to take it down. Apparently, there is some guidance on how long to leave up your tree and Christmas decorations.

Greg "Splashin'" McShea Official Wreath Hanging

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:10:53 +0000

Each year at the Greg “Splashin’” McShea household, we hang the official McShea family wreath on the outside of our home, and it’s always an adventure. Over the years, I’ve hoisted the wreath up through rain, wind, snowstorms, and even fell off the ladder once with wreath in hand. Luckily, I fell in the bushes, [...]

Target Featuring Christmas Displays

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 08:15:10 +0000

I went to the Target store in Sangertown Square the other day to buy some Halloween candy when what to my wondering eyes did appear but a lawn display sleigh and some electric reindeer. Yup, I guess 'tis the season to be jolly even though we're only half way through October. What's going on?

The Newest Dangers to Watch Out for This Season Are Christmas Decorations?

Danny Gallagher — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:32:43 +0000

They may look like innocent reflections of the festive holiday season but if you’re not careful, you’ll be seeing a lot more red than green at Christmas.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC) issued an alarming study that found that accidents caused by holiday decorations went from 10,000 cases in 2007 to more than 13,000 in 2010.

Our Favorite Christmas Tree Ornaments

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:10:22 +0000

We all have our favorite Christmas tree ornaments, unless you let the family decorate the tree and just sit back and say, “Looks nice” when it’s done. I always help decorate the tree with the family, and like doing it (except when the lights won’t work and you can’t find out why). Over the years, [...]

Reba Adding Christmas Ornaments To Her Product Line

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:04:54 +0000

"Deck the halls with boughs of....Reba?" You bet. The amazing Ms. McEntire is adding a line of Christmas ornaments to her product line which already includes clothes, shoes, bedding, home furnishings and furniture.

How We Deck The Halls Says A Lot About Us

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:52:28 +0000

Yes, another study indicates that the kind of decorations we put on the tree says a lot about our personalities. If you like colored lights, white lights, angels or stars on top of the tree, your might find this interesting about you! “White Lights Or Multicolored Lights If you have white lights on your tree, [...]