7 ways to repurpose your Christmas tree

Once your holiday decorations go back into storage, it is time to deal with your bare real Christmas tree.

Give it a second, even third life by recycling the bits and bobs you would normally throw away.

Here are some suggestions that go beyond putting it in the garbage.

Tree recycling

Check for recycling resources in your community. Many municipalities have special pickups for Christmas trees, which are then chipped, shredded and made available for citizens to use in their landscapes.

Photos: Christmas scenes from around the world

Surfing Santas, spectacular light displays and socially distanced services. See photos of Christmas-themed scenes from around the world.