Be careful with holiday decorations. Choose decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant.

Keep lit candles away from decorations and other things that can burn.

Use lights that have the label of an independent testing laboratory. Check the packaging; some lights are only for indoor use.

Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Connect no more than three strands of mini light sets and a maximum of 50 bulbs for screw-in bulbs.

Use clips, not nails, to hang lights so the cords do not get damaged.

Keep decorations away from windows and doors so that you do not block exits.

Keep your tree well watered.  A dry tree can be extremely dangerous.

Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed.

Get rid of the tree when it is dry.