Christmas Trees & Safety
Live Christmas Trees and Holiday Fire Safety Concerns
No one wants to spoil the festive environment of the winter holiday season, but live Christmas trees in homes present hidden dangers that homeowners may not consider. A primary concern with a live Christmas tree is fire danger, often brought on by the combination of electrical malfunctions and a drying tree....read more»
Let's Be Careful Out There
Fire or child safety is probably the last thing you want to worry about during the holidays. But the fact is when live Christmas trees catch fire, they are likely to be serious. On average, one of every 15 reported fires that began with a Christmas tree resulted in death. And each year, hundreds of children choke on falling needles or have an allergic reaction to their live Christmas trees....read more»
Well worth the wait…to see beautiful artificial Christmas trees at Kentucky Governor’s Mansion
Here’s an excerpt from a delightful story from the Kentucky State -Journal about the use of artificial Christmas trees at the Governors mansion because of the "longevity and ease of use":
“They came by the hundreds in lousy weather to see the ‘people's house" shake the governor's hand, admire two Christmas trees and nod to the season with a donation of canned goods....read more»
Allergic to the Holidays? Maybe It's Your Tree...
Winter holidays are meant to be joyous, but for many, the season can present endless work and worries. And to further complicate matters, that live Christmas tree in the living room can even cause allergies.
Indeed, incessant sneezing is no way to spend the holidays, but live Christmas trees are known to often carry microscopic mold spores that can trigger allergy symptoms including...read more»
It Really is the Economy
Financial experts recommend that cost-conscious families buy reusable goods. They may cost a bit extra initially, but the savings over time can be substantial.
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Real Simple
Let’s face it, life is anything but simple and the holidays, as much as we love them, can be stressful. When thinking about ways to de-stress the holidays, consider the Christmas tree first.
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Oh, Christmas Tree
The many benefits of owning an artificial Christmas tree may just surprise you.
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