The Christmas tree is a symbol of the holiday season for 33 million American households each year. Some people choose to buy their tree from the store, but many families enjoy "hunting" down that perfect tree and spending time together as a family placing the Christmas ornaments on the branches. In addition to firs, some people prefer a pine or cypress Christmas tree instead. The Norway Spruce is a beautiful tree with long, dark green needles and a terrific shape, although these trees only last about a week before the needles fall out. The Colorado Blue Spruce has a neat pyramid shape and silvery-blue foliage, with very strong limbs for heavy ornaments. There are many ways to decorate a Christmas tree, which is usually based on personal preference and style. The country tree is short, full and stout.
Old-fashioned, egg-shaped red and green lights are the most popular, although blue and yellow lights are okay too. By contrast, the tall, slender Victorian tree uses themes such as angels, animals, birds or musical instruments.
Ornaments are usually small, made of tin or glass and colored blue, lavender, pink or gold. Lastly, the family Christmas trees showcase real characters, using all homemade ornaments and decorations like strung-popcorn, homemade gingerbread men, candy canes and a hodge podge of flashing lights.
Almost half (48%) of all Christmas tree fires each year are caused by electrical failure. Whenever possible, choose lights with reflectors, rather than bare bulbs.
Never connect more than three strands (or 150 light bulbs) together. Watering your tree daily will also reduce the fire hazard risk as well. Holiday lights were involved in 22% of the fires, candles in 15% of the accidents and space heaters were involved in 7% of all fires.
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