how long will a christmas tree stay fresh?
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Cut Christmas trees - four to six weeks If cared for properly, a real Christmas tree that is cut should last up to four weeks – great news for people who like to put up their Christmas tree early. Some have been known to last as long as six weeks.
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Traditionally, Christmas trees are taken down 12 days after Christmas – on January 5. But there is some dispute over the date as the Church of England says January 5 is the Twelfth Night while some people count the 12 days after Christmas beginning on Boxing Day meaning it would fall on January 6.
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The date we put up a Christmas tree differs for each household and family, with some people putting trees up in November, while others push it to as close to Christmas Day as possible. However, most people stick to the same day to take their tree down – the 6th January.
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Cut Christmas trees - four to six weeks If cared for properly, a real Christmas tree that is cut should last up to four weeks – great news for people who like to put up their Christmas tree early.
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At room temperature, only a few hours are required to let the branches settle. Just keep in mind that you want to cut the end and put it a water filled stand as soon as possible (once the tree is off the sales lot.)
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The last weekend of November is becoming increasingly popular as a date to put the Christmas tree up. Some families choose the 1st December or the first weekend in December while others wait to nearer the 25th December to decorate the tree.
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The average Christmas tree can use as much as 1 gallon (3.79 liters) of water a day, and you should check the water level daily. The general rule of thumb, according to the National Christmas Tree Association, is that one quart (0.95 liters) of water is required for each inch (2.54 cm) of the trunk's diameter.
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They are ready for picking when they can be easily pulled off the tree. To ripen them fully, take them into the house (not on a window sill) at normal indoors temperature. They will be ready to eat after two to three days.
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But it still depends on your tree and personal choice. There are some people who will be taking off the baubles and putting it back in the box on Boxing Day, while others wait until January 1 to take it down and ring in the new year.
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Keep Your Tree in Water The key to keeping your tree fresh is to keep the bottom 2 inches of the trunk in water, even if that means refilling the stand every day. To help keep your tree hydrated to reduce needle drop add 1 capful of Miracle-Gro® for Christmas Trees to every quart of water added to your tree stand.
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Traditionally, people believe that you should take your Christmas tree down on the Twelfth Night, so either January 5 or 6. If you forget, some superstitions recommend keeping the decorations up until Candlemas Day on February 2, or even the Twelfth Night the following year.
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Ideally, your sugar cookies should stay fresh for about 2 weeks if you are making the efforts to ensure they are properly stored and protected. You may start to notice their quality deteriorating after 1 week. To truly extend the life of your sugar cookies, you can freeze them.
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According to Tradition, You Should Leave Your Tree Up Until January 6—Here's Why. ... According to Christian tradition, January 6 marks the day the three kings actually arrived in Bethlehem and signals the end of the Christmas celebrations.
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Left over Christmas pudding will usually keep for up to 2 weeks if kept refrigerated.
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The bonbons are made with leftover Christmas pudding (i.e. one that has had its second steaming). Left over Christmas pudding will usually keep for up to 2 weeks if kept refrigerated.
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Refrigerate the apples for up to two weeks. To prevent foodborne illnesses, it is best to keep any apples that you won't be eating within an hour refrigerated. Refrigerated candy apples can last for up to two weeks before they should be discarded.