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In one-quarter (24%) of the Christmas tree fires and two-thirds (67%) of the deaths, some type of heat source, such as a candle or equipment, was too close to the tree, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Usually the attendant you’re buying the tree from will do it. “Keep the tree away from anything that will dry it out.sometimes over a heating vent or close to a fireplace.we recommend 3 feet away from any kind of open flame or heating appliance”, Weaver says.

It is important to regularly water your tree and dispose of it properly.

Wheezing, coughing, an itchy nose, watery eyes, fatigue or restlessness could be some of the health problems brought on by your Christmas tree, Time.com reported. Wood suggested banging the tree on the ground a few times and if a lot of needles fall off the tree, it is already dry. Replace lights that have worn cords or loose bulb connections.

Never use lit candles to decorate the tree. The tree itself has gotten larger as have the performances.

Christmas tree shoppers in the city can expect to find higher prices in big retail lots like Target and Home Depot and a smaller selection in the boutique tree lots that offer train rides and hot cocoa.

One final idea to try: If you have a swimming pool, you can tie a rope to your freshly bought tree and drop it into the pool overnight. The entire West Coast is suffering from drought conditions, and the lack of water is hurting Christmas tree farms up and down the coast.

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