 Most people don't know that in the months of November and December 13,000 people go to the emergency room for treatment because of holiday decorations. So what should people do in order to avoid being injured by holiday decorations? First of all, when you are hanging holiday decorations, use the appropriate ladder. Don't use a short ladder if you're going to be outside hanging lights. We all know that natural Christmas trees are going to dry out over the month that they are in your home. So always have a person in your family who's the designated waterer to make sure that that Christmas tree is watered every day. About 130 people die from candle fires. Candles should always be kept away from draperies, from furniture, from children, from decorations because those candles can ignite and cause a terrible tragedy for you and your family. Keep candles away from children and always have them on a flat surface that is heat resistant. Many of those fires are unfortunately associated with Christmas trees. So as much as this should be the most joyous time of the year, it's also one of the most dangerous times of the year unless you exercise proper safety precautions. That includes making sure your Christmas tree is well watered, making sure you dispose of the tree when it dries out, making certain that your family understands what to do in the event of a fire or in the event of a safety issue in the home. If you do all these things, you're going to have a merry and bright holiday season and you won't have any injuries to your family.