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The life of a Christmas tree before it winds up in your house

It’s Day 20 in our 25 Days of Exchange holiday feature. Kelsey Kennedy grew up on a Christmas tree farm in Oregon. This is her story. Art by Brian McCulloch. 

By Kelsey Kennedy·1 min read·Updated July 21, 2022
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It’s Day 20 in our 25 Days of Exchange holiday feature. Kelsey Kennedy grew up on a Christmas tree farm in Oregon. This is her story. Art by Brian McCulloch. 

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