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place until it is ready for use. If possible sprinkle the branches daily with water.
When the tree is put into the house, place it in a water-filled holder. Remember to water the tree.4t may use as much as a quart of water a day.
The tree should not be near a stove, radiator, T.V. set or any other source of heat.
Step three Use safe decorations and lights. Never use candles or open flame on or near the tree. Check Christmas tree lights for worn and frayed wires that could start a fire. The electrical outlet for plugging in tree lights should be atvay from the tree lights so the lights can be easily disconnected in an emergency.
Don’t use decorations that will burn. Don’t let a foil icecicle short a light socket or replace a burned out bulb.
Be careful that the electrical ■circuits of the house are not over Joaded. If a fuse bums out, find the cause before replacing he fuse.
Don’t leave the house with the tree lights burning.
Don’t operate an electric train .under the Christmas tree. \ fallen ornament may short the track and start a fire.
A bucket of water may be kept near when the tree is in the house. In case of fire unplug the lights and use the water.
Don’t keep a tree too long. Even a carefully watered tree wll dry out in a short time.
Here are the three most important steps again. Get a fresh, green tree. Keep the tree green by watering it. Use safe electrical fixtures and decorations. ‘•A well-shaped, fresh, green tree makes a beautiful Christmas tree. For safety and for beauty keep a green tree i n your home this Christmas.
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