When Is The Right Time To Take Your Christmas Tree Down?
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Question? When Is The Right Time To Take Your Christmas Tree Down?
I’m thinking about this today because this Christmas had a few surprises. Started this year by breaking a tradition at the Randall Ranch by having a fake tree. My father was tossing his out as it had become too hard for him to set up. So guess who got the tree? I only said yes to the tree because my wife wanted a fake one. I caved and put it up this year and fully decorated it.
The funny part is my wife knew I love a real tree so she thought I was disappointed. Well, while I was working my shift this past week, she went and got a real tree and switched it while I was at work. To my surprise, I came home and it took me a while to notice the real tree. The smell of a real tree makes the holiday feel better and we once again enjoyed the tradition of a real one!
The question remains though: When is the right time to take your Christmas tree down? To me, it’s a personal preference and a safety concern as the dryness of the tree becomes a fire hazard. I always remember the 12 Days of Christmas rule.
Starting the day after Christmas counts 12 days and on the 12th day, it goes to the curb. If you’re superstitious about these things, taking a tree down before New Year’s Day risks bringing all your bad luck with you into the new year. I’ve found the majority of people like to take their trees down the first week of January. Fake trees are not much to worry about.
Remember people celebrate Christmas in July. The best part is there is no right or wrong answer to this question. So take it down whenever you want!
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22 Albums That Turn 50 in 2024
When it comes to albums that turn 50 in 2024, there’s truly something for everyone.
If you’re the overachiever type, you’ll likely be impressed with the offerings from Queen and KISS. Both iconic bands released two albums in 1974. For Queen, it was Queen II and Sheer Heart Attack. As for KISS, they released their classic self-titled debut and Hotter Than Hell.
KISS wasn’t the only major band to release their debut album in 1974. Judas Priest released their debut, Rocka Rolla. Meanwhile, Rush and Bad Company released their self-titled debuts in 1974. Another notable debut came via Brian Eno. He released his debut solo album, Here Come the Warm Jets, in 1974 after he left Roxy Music.
Two bands proved in 1974 that the “sophomore slump” was nothing to worry about. Lynyrd Skynyrd released their second studio album, Second Helping, which featured “Sweet Home Alabama.” Aerosmith knocked it out of the park with their second album, Get Your Wings. That album features classic tracks “Same Old Song and Dance,” “S.O.S. (Too Bad)” and “Woman of the World.”
A number of female solo artists released major albums in 1974. Olivia Newton-John released If You Love Me, Let Me Know. The album topped the Billboard 200 album chart and featured the hit single “I Honestly Love You,” which was Newton-John’s first No. 1 hit in the United States. Carly Simon’s Hotcakes featured two major hits: “Haven’t Got Time for the Pain” and “Mockingbird,” her duet with then-husband James Taylor. Cher released Dark Lady, and its title track was a No. 1 hit. Lastly, Suzi Quatro made her mark in the United States with Quatro. The album notably features “Devil Gate Drive,” which Quatro performed on Happy Days as Leather Tuscadero.
Keep scrolling to see which other albums turn 50 in 2024.
Born in Mt Clemens, Screamin’ Scott has been a part of the Detroit airwaves for 30-plus years. With 40 years of experience in radio. When he’s not out on the streets for WCSX, you can find him devoting time to local charities with his, “Screamin Angels”; and for 16 years with Rock 4 Tots charity. And last 10 years with his local band, "Chit!." Screamin Scott likes to write about nostalgic Detroit area memories, classic rock, and local metro Detroit topics.
