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Christmas tree farms in multiple U.S. states, including Louisiana and New York, are facing shortages due to extreme heat and drought. Additionally, historic wildfires in Canada have disrupted the supply of Frazier firs. Some farms have been forced to close for the season or offer only partial stock, with media outlets attributing these agricultural challenges directly to the ongoing impacts of climate change.
In a lighthearted segment, the Tierpark Zoo in Berlin serves "crunchy Christmas trees" decorated with fruit and meat to its tiger family. The annual feast provides enrichment for both adult tigers and their cubs during the post-holiday period.
Obama Executive Orders and the Christmas Tree Tax
Under the "We Can't Wait" initiative, the Obama administration announces a new 15-cent tax on fresh Christmas trees. The tax is intended to fund a federal program to improve the image and marketing of Christmas trees. The hosts ridicule the necessity of a government-mandated marketing campaign for a holiday staple.
