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Over at Bird and Moon comics, Rosemary Mosco explores alternative Christmas trees with this hilarious nature-inspired comic. I think I'd go with the palm tree, personally. But then, I do live in California and regularly see Christmas-light-laden palms this time of year. Which one is your favorite?