According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), leaving a tree up past December greatly increases the chances of a fire incident, as nearly 30% of Christmas tree fires occur in January.

May your blessing be upon all who gather around this tree, all who keep the Christmas festival by its lights. We wait for the coming of the Christ, the days of everlasting justice and of peace.

DeLoney said a few prints and originals are still available until the closing date, and the gallery’s Christmas Open House ... the oil paintings of a large tree over still waters or images ...