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Thompson is best known for his novels, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and The Rum Diary (along with the movies, too) and for pioneering the style of Gonzo journalism. Now he\u2019s also going to be known for one of the oddest Christmas traditions ever: setting your tree on fire.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;While today we either leave our trees outside for trash day, or drop it back in the woods, or pack it up and put it in the attic because it\u2019s a fake tree, Thompson decided to take a completely different approach to the end of Christmas. After Christmas, when it was time to take the tree down, it\u2019s final resting place became the fireplace. Because why just leave your tree outside in the wilderness when you can watch it BURN?&#8221;<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z3ub-QBrGCg\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by &nbsp; Published on Dec 7, 2014 www.HunterThompsonFilms.com From HelloGiggles.Com Rachel Paige \/ December 19, 2015 12:00 pm WATCH VIDEO BELOW, click &#8220;Continue reading&#8230;&#8220; &#8220;This super-famous writer\u2019s Christmas tradition was, um, setting his tree on fire&#8221; &#8220;Hunter S. 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