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Americans don't seem ready to give up their Christmas trees amid a slumping economy, but they are downsizing to save money.
As unemployment hit a 14-year high and retail sales dip to the lowest in 35 years, Christmas tree sales are holding steady in the gloom, according to growers, sellers and industry analysts.