Christmas tree recycling

The holiday season is upon us. And the signs appear everywhere. If you go to New York City, there’s the giant tree in Rockefeller Plaza. The White House has one too. If you go to Tuscaloosa it’s the Tinsel Trail. That’s a collection of trees set up by local groups and businesses to benefit charity. And, some of these trimmers take it seriously. USA Today newspaper ranked the Druid City’s Tinsel Trail number four in the nation among holiday community displays.

Tree farms in Alabama and across the country seem to be keeping steady, even with inflation. The National Christmas Tree Association says most businesses aren’t increasing their prices for live trees this year. That’s even with inflation going up three percent since last year.

Holiday decorations are going up, and that’s prompting annual warnings on Christmas tree safety. The National Fire Protection Association offers the following tips and resources that will help residents stay safe during the winter holiday season.

The city of Wetumpka has declared a state of emergency after heavy rains and flooding around Christmas caused widespread damage.But officials say the…