They'll place family heirlooms in visible places and keep their entertaining to close friends. Others like showing their Christmas spirit Las Vegas-style, with hundreds of lights flashing around every door, window, gable and garage. These folks fiercely compete against other homes for prizes and find satisfaction lighting up entire neighborhoods. It doesn't matter how little or how much people decorate. What does matter is they check decorations before using them on trees, doors and balconies.
Nothing can ruin the holiday season faster than an accident or fire.
A few simple safety rules can keep your holiday season bright and happy. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said more than 5,000 people are hurt every year by Christmas ornaments. A common misconception is that last year's decorations will work this year. Not always true, said consumer officials. Light strings and electric cords fray and bulbs break.