MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Can Christmas trees be recycled?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Can Christmas trees be recycled?

A lot of people who put up their Christmas tree a month ago will be itching to take it down on December 26th. Maybe it’s browning a little bit, losing some pine needles and making a mess. So, can trees be recycled? A lot of towns have programs to leave your tree in front of…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How tall is the tallest Christmas tree ever?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How tall is the tallest Christmas tree ever?

If you celebrate Christmas you probably have you tree up already in the living room. Usually anywhere from 4 feet to 7 or 8 feet for standard home. Then we have the big trees in the center of town or at Rockefeller Center which seem massive. But none of the come close to the tallest…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How long does it take for Christmas Trees to grow?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How long does it take for Christmas Trees to grow?

My family and I continued our tradition this year cutting down our Christmas tree over the weekend at Maple Row Farm in Easton. It got me thinking… how long do these trees take to grow? It depends on the type of tree. But on average, the tree you put up in your living room needs…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: When are you supposed to take down your Christmas Tree?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: When are you supposed to take down your Christmas Tree?

It’s January 6th and I feel like a lot of people still have their Christmas trees up. Which seems crazy to me, but apparently today actually is “National Take Down Your Christmas Tree Day” so I guess today’s the day. We took ours down the Sunday after New Years. Which seemed right. If you have…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Can you eat your Christmas tree?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Can you eat your Christmas tree?

I know, I know, seems like an insane question. But you’ll be surprised by the answer! Here’s the thing… if you are really in to recycling, you actually can eat your Christmas tree. The needles provide vitamin C. And if your tree comes with pinecones, the pine nuts can be healthy too. Some Christmas trees…