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Show Yule Accidents Mar Festivities Christmas is usually the happiest day of the year, but at the same time it is a day in which many serious home accidents are likely, to occur, unless certain precautions are taken. In fact three times as many fatalities caused by fires occur in December as in July, when the nation celebrates with firecrackers, Roman candles and the like. About twice as many people die from burns, scalds and explosions, excepting ex-cepting conflagrations, during the last month of the year as compared with July, and there are twice as many firearm fatalities ii the homes this month as there are in July, according to the National Safety Council. Light-weight materials, tree decorations decor-ations or even "Santa Claus" himself may catch fire from candles. If electricity is available in the home, it may be far less expensive to purchase pur-chase a small set of bulbs and wiring for the evening decorations. Candles burning in windows with loose curtains cur-tains are equally dangerous and should not be used. Falls from icy steps and walks, especially when they are covered with snow, are among the most common accidents of the Yuletide season. Although it may give an unattractive appearance, scattering ashes or sand over the ice may prevent pre-vent a broken arm or leg, or perhaps a fatal injury to a member of the family or to visitors. Sharp and bulky toys left on the floor, stairs or in a doorway frequently fre-quently cause injuries to those stepping step-ping on them when the room is in semi-darkness. Highly-polished, waxed floors and icy shoes form a combination that increases the danger from falls. Fatigue from keeping late hours during the holiday season and the hurry associated with Christmas preparations are likewise conducive to home accidents. |