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January 20, 2025

“Christmas trees are not intended to end up in the food chain.”

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Ghent, Belgium Associated Press / Photo by Yves Logghe

“Christmas trees are not intended to end up in the food chain.”

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HÉLÈNE BONTE, a spokeswoman for Belgium’s food agency, warning on Jan. 7 against a suggestion from Ghent city officials that residents turn their used Christmas trees into “delicious spruce needle butter.”¹

¹The New York Times

“Christmas trees are not intended to end up in the food chain.”

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