It’s that time of the year, Christmas Trees are in homes everywhere, Christmas lights are hanging outside and the large gatherings are soon to begin.  Important safety tips to keep in mind during this time of the year.

1. Trees catch fire easily, keep them watered! The National Fire Protection Administration (NFPA) has a video online here that shows the difference in flamability of a dry christmas tree (left) versus a christmas tree that is watered regularly (right).

2. Don’t over do it with the lights.  It’s recommended not to connect more then 3 strings of lights together unless the manufacturer recommendations say otherwise.

3. Cooking safety discussed in our Thanksgiving Article still applies.  Read here

Recommendations are according to the United States Fire Administration.  Read their information about holiday safety online here.  Information is also available from the NFPA online here.