U.S. Christmas Tree Shortage May Cause Price Hike This Year
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - It's going to cost you more to buy your Christmas tree from a tree farm this year.
Prices are up nearly 10 percent, and last decade's recession is to blame.
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