The undecorated fir tree in the dining room told me that Christmas had not yet arrived.

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These loans were subsequently acquired by a Cayman-registered hedge fund, Fir Tree Partners.

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In south-east Cornwall on Sunday, a large fir tree fell on two cars on the A38 at Notter Bridge, completely blocking the road.

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The petition was rejected in November, and Fir Tree is appealing.

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The schoolboy was shot in the car park of the former Fir Tree pub in Croxteth when he was caught in the crossfire between two gangs as he left a nearby football pitch.

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Deeply moved by the beauty of the stars shining between the branches of a fir tree, he brought home an evergreen tree and decorated it with candles to share the image with his children.

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It is said that the Romans often cut down a fir tree to keep in their houses during the sparse winter months as a form of appeasement to the goddess Ceres (originally Demeter, Greek goddess of the hearth).

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Each of the 10 cabins is built around a Douglas fir or beech tree and has its own terrace, perfect for a sunset drink with views of the surrounding mountains.

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According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the tallest Christmas tree ever cut was a 221-foot Douglas fir displayed in Seattle, Washington.

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The main tree, in the Blue Room, is an 18 and-a-half foot tall Fraser fir festooned with designer-made tiny outfits for Mr. and Mrs.

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