This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: When to take down your Christmas decor and how to dispose of your real tree: Video There's always a moment when it’s time to take the lights and ...

Altadena’s 104-year holiday lighting tradition known as Christmas Tree Lane escaped ... Rosa Avenue — the real name of the street — appear unscathed. • The lights are usually taken down ...

What happens to real Christmas trees if they are left up ... “If you’re still running lights on a brittle tree, even a small spark or overheated bulb can be enough to ignite it.

There's always a moment when it’s time to take the lights and ornaments off the tree and pack them away until it’s Christmas once again. The simplest solution for a reduced-mess disposal ...