Pedaled points of light: Christmas tree uses alternative energy

December 1, 2008 By Cindy Larson

This tree puts a unique spin on green. The Embassy Festival of Trees, in Fort Wayne, Ind., features a new attraction this year: a tree powered by, possibly, you.



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