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This holiday season, get crafty and add a personal touch to your home decor by creating your very own DIY Snowman and Christmas Tree using simple materials like cardboard boxes, wool, and cement.

One tradition is venturing out and cutting down the perfect tree, but, before the tree makes its way into your home, it takes almost a decade to grow. They battle the elements and need lots of care.