Christmas Preparations 101
Christmas carols played on the radio and Christmas displays in local stores signal one of the busiest times of the year. But in our haste to get the decorations put up, baking done, entertaining organized and presents bought, we might take short cuts to getting the jobs done a little quicker.
Take a few short minutes before hanging decorations to:
- Check all electrical cords for any loose or frayed ends – don’t use broken cords
- When attaching lights to any surfaces use clips vs. staples to prevent puncturing the cord and shorting out the lights.
- Do not overload electrical circuits
- Ensure that ladders are on a solid surface to prevent slippage
- Do not over extend your reach when on a ladder to prevent falls
- Keep sidewalks free of ice and snow
- Wear good footwear to prevent slips and falls
- Don’t hang tinsel or ornaments on the tree close to floor so small children or pets can reach them creating a choking hazard.
Hosting any Christmas party requires considerable planning not just in what to serve the guests and whom to invite but in preventing illness or injury after the party: