Jerry-Can Christmas Tree at Chelsea Market

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A tree made out of 40-gallon plastic jugs is the centerpiece of Chelsea Market's Christmas display.


One-eighth of people in the world drink water that makes them sick. Indeed, clean water is probably the planet's number one health priority; without it, chronic illness is inevitable. This tree -- made of the cans many in the third world use to carry water from unclean reservoirs, wells, and other sources -- symbolizes the pressing need for clean water, and our ability during the holiday season to remedy that need by contributing at charitywater.org.

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