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Area farmers offer tips for finding the perfect tree

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Smart Staff

When it comes to fresh-cut Christmas trees, the firs reign supreme.

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Tell us: What do you look for in a Christmas tree?

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Smart Staff

A very important part of Christmas — besides the presents, food and warm, fuzzy feelings the season brings — is the tree.

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The making of a Smart holiday magazine

Posted on November 15, 2012 by April Trotter

Find out what went on behind the scenes to make this issue happen.

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Check out the November/December 2012 issue of Smart

Posted on November 14, 2012 by April Trotter

The e-Edition of the November/December 2012 issue of Smart magazine is now available.

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Holiday countdown: Organizing your holiday decor

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Sarah Chain

When I moved to York this summer, I was able to fit all my holiday decorations into two boxes. Now, before you turn green with envy, I am only one person. And I’ve only been decorating my own space for … Continue reading →

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Holiday countdown: I’m OK with my lopsided tree

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Sarah Chain

I am a procrastinator. I can buckle down and work when I need to, but I tend to put things off until they become pressing needs. I am particularly good at this with haircuts, Christmas shopping and housecleaning. Oh, and … Continue reading →

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Is a real Christmas tree better for the Earth?

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Sarah Chain

We’ve been debating heavily in the newsroom recently about Christmas trees. Do you buy a real one each year, or do you lug out the fake out from the attic or basement? People (including me) are opinionated on the matter, … Continue reading →

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Holiday countdown: Find a Christmas tree

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Sarah Chain

I wandered down to North Hopewell Township this weekend in search of a Christmas tree. Some might say it’s too early — one friend had the very real concern that a tree wouldn’t hold its needles until Christmas — but … Continue reading →

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Holiday countdown: Trains, trees and the Amish

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Sarah Chain

Toy trains have circled Christmas trees almost as long as trains have existed in the U.S. Celebrate the well-known tradition today at the Holiday Trains and Trees exhibit at the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts in Harrisburg. Holiday … Continue reading →

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