Thinking about setting up a Christmas tree? Take a moment to learn more about tree traditions and ways to celebrate safely with this Christmas tree safety infographic.
Christmas Tree Safety Infographic Recap
Celebrating the winter holidays by decorating your home with an evergreen is an ancient and alive tradition.
But this holiday tradition should come with some safety warnings, including:
- Some fake Christmas trees in American homes contain dangerous levels of lead.
- Christmas trees cause, on average, $18.3 million a year in fire damage.
- 1 in every 40 Christmas tree fires will end in death.
There are steps you can take to safely celebrate with a Christmas tree:
- By a Real, Locally Sourced Tree
- Water it Daily
- Keep it Away from Heat Sources
- Never Use Lit Candles to Decorate the Tree
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