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Larry Smith is a humble Christmas tree farmer from the mountain top town of Newland, NC, population For 40 years, he’s had a dream, a solitary goal that’s driven him, year-in and year-out. Since he was a teenager, Larry Smith has worked to be the American farmer who provided the spectacular Christmas tree that is the centerpiece of the Blue Room and the heart of the annual White House Christmas decor. Larry’s dream finally came true – he calls it “my Super Bowl.”
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