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SAN ANTONIO – It’s the first weekend after Thanksgiving, and putting up Christmas lights or your tree may be on your to-do list. From small displays to Griswold-worthy exhibits, safety should be a ...

It's that time of year again. When Halloween is over, we put away all of those decorations in the garage and as those boxes are moved, we pull out the holiday decorations. This usually includes a box ...

Quick answer: Pre-lit Christmas trees come with lights already woven through the branches, so you skip the annual tangle-and-test ritual entirely. They cost more upfront than an unlit tree, but for ...

New York ranks second in the nation for home fire civilian fatalities. Keep fresh Christmas trees hydrated by cutting the trunk and watering them daily. Place trees at least three feet away from heat ...