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Christmas Tree: Tradition
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In 1980, the tree was only fully lighted for 417 seconds--one second for each day the hostages had been in captivity. In 1984 The nativity scene was reinstated as being historically and legally appropriate for display during the Pageant of Peace in light of a U.S. Supreme Court decision. The tradition of displaying the nativity scene had been discontinued in 1973, following a decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit which decided an argument based upon U.S. Constitutional rights of religious freedom.
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Decide where the tree will be placed, and create a space free of obstructions from the location. Lifestyle and living space ... play an important role in choosing the right tree for the home. Slimline trees are popular among apartment and condo dwellers. With a 36-to 48-inch base, these trees are very narrow and easy to decorate and fit into smaller, non- traditional areas of the home.
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In some Catholic countries, the tree is seen as a recent Protestant or American influence detracting from the Mediterranean traditions of the Christmas crib. However in many Catholic homes, both types of decoration coexist.
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