I am a festive winter ribbon draped around a Christmas tree, but my name ends with a word for dry soil or territory. What am I?
Garland
This riddle breaks down the compound-like word 'garland,' which is hung as holiday trim around a Christmas tree. The final four letters spell 'land,' pointing the solver toward the full decorative item.
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