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The Home Depot’s 2026 holiday drop is officially live: Shop smart trees, giant animatronics, and more

The Home Depot's 2026 holiday collection features app-controlled Grand Duchess smart trees and giant interactive Santas. Here is everything you need to know about the drop.

The Home Depot’s 2026 holiday drop is officially live: Shop smart trees, giant animatronics, and more

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