Make Sure You Stay Safe this Christmas

The holidays are a time for joy and cheer. But even this time of year isn’t impervious to bad things happening. So, here are some tips so you and your family can stay safe this Christmas.

How to Stay Safe This Christmas 

Don’t Leave Your Festive Lights On

Christmas is here when you have spent two hours untangling your lights and another three putting them up. Yet festive lights can be dangerous, even if they are beautiful. There are many home fire hazards you need to worry about. Yet your Xmas lights shouldn’t be one of them. Older or cheaper devices may not be as safe and can cause electrical fires. So inspect them for exposed wires or breaks in the connections. And switch them off when you aren’t home.

Decorations Aren’t Toys

Putting up decorations for Christmas is another great tradition. But don’t think that Christmas decorations are toys. So, they don’t have to follow safety rules for toys, which could make them dangerous for younger kids who might put them in their mouths. Think about where you put them as well. For example, try not to put them right above candles that smell like cinnamon. Or where little hands that would love nothing more than to grab them could reach them.

Stay Safe this Christmas in the Kitchen

It can be challenging if you’re cooking for a group of people for Christmas dinner. And if you’re stressed out in the kitchen, you’re more likely to have an accident. So, allow yourself enough time to make Christmas dinner to avoid accidents and clean up any spills quickly before someone trips. Most work can be done the night before to ease the stress. But it also helps to find ways to keep the kids calm and entertained, so they stay out of your way.

Place Your Gifts Out of the Way

It’s nice to leave presents under the tree. However, they are a tripping hazard, so be careful. Also, would-be thieves will look for these. Given the fact that crime increases by around 20% over the holidays, don’t give them the satisfaction of being able to take what you work hard for. Having a criminal steal your gifts will ruin Christmas for everyone. Additionally, try not to leave gifts in your car either. Criminals also look for this or will be gone if your car is stolen.

Remember COVID Safety

COVID-19 is still here, even though most of us are no longer in danger. So, if you’re sick this Christmas, you should stay home and get checked out to make sure you’re not spreading the virus by accident. The best way to stay safe from COVID-19 is to get a shot. But you can also follow COVID safety tips like staying away from people if possible, washing your hands often, and covering your face to help stop the spread of COVID-19 this Christmas.

Summary

You must make sure you stay safe this Christmas to have a good one. Festive lights can be dangerous, cooking stress can cause accidents, and you should remember to stay COVID-safe.