Photo: Turning of the season

Mike Poole of Blue Collar Artisans turns a piece of wood to make a Christmas tree decoration in his studio in Easthampton on Tuesday morning. The winter solstice — the first day of winter — is Saturday.

Mike Poole of Blue Collar Artisans turns a piece of wood to make a Christmas tree decoration in his studio in Easthampton on Tuesday morning. The winter solstice — the first day of winter — is Saturday. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS

Mike Poole of Blue Collar Artisans turns a piece of wood to make a Christmas tree decoration in his studio in Easthampton on Tuesday morning. The winter solstice — the first day of winter — is Saturday.

Mike Poole of Blue Collar Artisans turns a piece of wood to make a Christmas tree decoration in his studio in Easthampton on Tuesday morning. The winter solstice — the first day of winter — is Saturday. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS

Mike Poole of Blue Collar Artisans turns a piece of wood to make a Christmas tree decoration in his studio in Easthampton on Tuesday morning. The winter solstice — the first day of winter — is Saturday.

Mike Poole of Blue Collar Artisans turns a piece of wood to make a Christmas tree decoration in his studio in Easthampton on Tuesday morning. The winter solstice — the first day of winter — is Saturday. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS

Published: 12-19-2024 4:01 PM

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