Charlie Brown would love this Christmas tree.
In Chandler, Ariz., the city celebrates the holidays by gathering around a giant creation made entirely of tumbleweeds — and they’re darn pleased with it.
“We are extremely proud of our tree,” Hermelinda Llamas, part of the group that builds and maintains the tree, told The Post. “People come from other states and even other countries to see it.”
The cherished tradition begins weeks before the big day.
“In November, our Parks Division guys go out there and they look for brand new tumbleweeds,” said Llamas.
The city workers eventually chase down 1,500 to 2,000 tumbleweeds, which are live plants that have detached from their roots, allowing them to dry out and blow around the desert floor.
The next four weeks are devoted to fitting the tumb

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