First it makes a mess of your car, then the cat chokes on a decoration, only for the tree to dry out by Christmas Eve. There's a lot that can go wrong with a Christmas tree – unless you know what to look out for. Berlin (dpa) – As jolly as bringing home a Christmas tree should be, there are plenty of ways it can go wrong. Getting your tree from the lot to the living room is both an art and a science. Here are five tips on avoiding common Christmas trees mishaps, from keeping it fresh and decorating it safely to giving it new life when the season is over. 1. Don't assume a fake tree is better for the environment Artificial trees promise convenience and less mess, but most are made from non-recyclable plastics and may contain harmful substances. Many only last a few years before looking shab

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