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Archive Home > 2007 > December > 16 > Decking the halls minus the hassle

Decking the halls minus the hassle

Readying homes for Christmas is an ever-growing seasonal industry

By David Fisher / The Bulletin
December 16, 2007

Walk up to Phyllis Abbott’s front door on Bend’s west side and you’re greeted by a lush evergreen wreath, trimmed with Christmas bows.

Inside, lushly decorated garlands wind up the banisters to a Christmas village tableau at the top of the stairs.

The upright piano....

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