Nebraska Fire Rules For Displaying Christmas Trees
Extension forester Joe Range explains state regulations for live Christmas trees in Nebraska venues with 100 or more attendees. Trees must be flame retardant treated and retreated. several exemptions apply for size location and duration, with tagging, spacing, water coverage, noncombustible decorations, UL approved cords, and no open flames.
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Joe Range
Extension Forester
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Range
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Italy Christmas Festivities Rooted in Many Origins
Christmas in Italy blends religious rites with pre Christian customs and private Nativity displays. The feast centers on the Christmas Novena and Epiphany creche scenes. trees, ceppi pyramids, and Strenne gifts reflect Roman, Solstice, and Magi traditions shaping Italian observances.
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E Creche
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Assisi
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Jesus
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Florence
Ham varieties and buying tips for holiday meals
Dr. Roger Mandigo explains ham types including boneless bone-in and canned options. He notes price per pound, waste, carving ease, and the need to cook fully cooked hams or heat to 145 degrees F if not labeled fully cooked.
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Roger Mandigo
James
Mandigo
St Nick Restored Echoes Victorian Gift Traditions
When Queen Victoria wed Prince Albert, St Nicholas visits and Christmas gift giving returned to England after Henry VIII banned earlier Catholic traditions, marking a revival of the holiday custom.
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St. Nicholas
England
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