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GeorgetownActon Tuesday Dec 21 Yule trees provide jobs Carolling mass are tradition At still prefer to decorate their homes with the traditional natural tree Today however with increasing concern about conservation of cur forest resources many people believe they are depicting our forests by buying natural young en at Christmas The fact Is that most Christmas trees sold by dealers are not grown la productive forest baton special plantations using land that might other wise be unproductive Others are cut from natural foreefa but are obtained by thinning dense stands hereby allowing better growth for commercial species Christmas tree cutting creates and extra come for fanners and other rural people in winter and the plantations often provide scenic green belts prevent land erosion give sanctuary to wildlife and help reduce air pollution Fire safety By us care and common sense a natural tree can be as safe as any other Here are some Impor tant points to remember when buying and in stalling your tree Buy a tree that is fresh since it will contain more moisture The wigs should be flexible and the needles should not fall off when the butt is blocked on the ground Before you bring It Indoors the tree can be safely stored outdoors sheltered as much as posai ble from wind and sun When you are ready to bring your tree indoors saw about an inch off me butt to increase water absorption Put the tree In a stand with a good water container and make sure it is kept filled Plain water is best and the use of any additives claimed to be fire retardant should be avoided These could actually reduce water absorption by the tree sprays should also be avoided Depending on the species and on temperature and humidity of the room trees will consume Potted trees stop waste- nurseryman Sixth nursery operator Art Bouwman sells potted Christinas trees to friends and relatives and would like to expand his idea to others so trees could be conserved and used year after year The trees are In pots roots and all and they last for years when they are replanted in the spring trees stop the waste Bouwmar says If all the nurserymen in Canada refused to sell cut trees and produced potted ones for re planting instead it would change the face of the country in a hurry he says He noted it takes only a few seconds with a chain saw or axe to cut down a tree which probably took from four to years to grow If everyone adopted his idea it would stop the tremendous waste in the Christmas season he says Friends who have used his potted trees say they last for years although the price from to is higher than most people would pay initially Yule tree Mr has about Colorado spruce on his property and says he has never sold a cut down tree However he notes that he may be the only one selling trees in pots Selling Christmas trees in pots may be a good idea but it isnt for everyone says Bill Gourley supervisor of private and forestry for the Ministry of Natural Resources The Christmas trees cut down every year In this Province are grown specifically for a market and would not provide good timber even If they were allowed to mature May the true sptrlt of the season remain In our hearts Best wishes PARK LINCOLN MERCURY Acts varying amounts of water indoors A tree about 2m high could absorb up to a Ii in hours Keep your Christmas tree away from fireplaces radiatoru and other sources of heat and be sure it block an exit from the room Never use candles on or near the tree Before using electric tree lights check them carefully for frayed cords or other defects Be sure to turn off the lights before going to bed or leaving the bouse This season of the has long been time of wonder and cel ebration for the peoples of the earth It is the winter solstice the moment when the sun begins its journev back toward the earth when the days begin to lengthen Throughout the ages people have greeted the winter solstice with rejoicing The Jews cal led and link theu- cetebrauoo with the heroic exploits Judah the The Druids cal led it Mother Night The Venerable an English monk and his torian records that the before their con version to Christianity celebrated Dec as the first day of the year To the ancient Romans Saturnalia Scandinavians gave it the name of Yule and feasted From many lands and cultures came Use customs we now ident ify with this holiday In the mountain regions of Western Australia entire join in carol sing ing en Christmas Eve Beginning with the fly living from the visage church torchbearing way greetings chten are exchanged and the inhabitants fall in line Eventually the whole population is part of the parade as it ar rives at the church steps in lime for Mid night Mass each house along the Christmas Eve carol- and Midnight Mass are also a part of the British holiday trad ition The of hanging up mistletoe dates back to the Druids who used the plant in religious rites Burning the log is another custom bor rowed the British from the Vikinga MOVING SALE LAST 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