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A boy in a Santa hat leads his family through the trees at Pumpkins and Pines.

Shivered Timbers: Cold Season Brings Surging Demand for Firewood and Real Christmas Trees

Christmas tree and firewood demand is up, as the pandemic forces people to celebrate the season from their own homes.

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Udo Keppler's drawing "Thanksgiving Toast" illustrates well how holiday dinners can be when family members with differing views come together.

A Therapist’s Advice: 5 Ways to Navigate Fraught Conversations with Family

These tips may help avoid a recipe for family disaster this holiday season.

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Gun display at Frontier Justice

Booming Business: Guns Are a Hot Gift Item This Holiday Season

Guns sales are booming in 2020, and firearms are expected to be a popular gift this holiday season.

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turkeys in a pen

Goodbye Big Bird: Pandemic Thanksgiving Drives Demand for Small Turkeys

The COVID-19 pandemic is prompting families to downsize Thanksgiving feasts, which is driving demand for smaller turkeys.

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Corn piled outside of a grain elevator

Big Mood Swings Down on the Farm

A Purdue University study finds farmers are optimistic about 2020 harvest, thanks to a big crop, higher prices and government checks. But a Biden Presidency could change things.

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