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Melania Trump's 'fantastic' blood-red Christmas trees too provocative for some

Red trees may seem too bloody but black is apparently a growing trend

Red Christmas trees along the East Colonnade of the White House in Washington. The theme of this year's Christmas decorations is "American Treasures", says a statement from Mrs Melania Trump's office. Critics, however, have described it as the "hallw
Red Christmas trees along the East Colonnade of the White House in Washington. The theme of this year's Christmas decorations is "American Treasures", says a statement from Mrs Melania Trump's office. Critics, however, have described it as the "hallway of Yuletide murders". PHOTO: EPA-EFE
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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on December 02, 2018, with the headline Melania Trump's 'fantastic' blood-red Christmas trees too provocative for some. Subscribe