A Fire Safe Home For The Holidays

During the holiday season, 47,000 fires claim more than 500 lives across the United States. According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), fires are also responsible for over 2,200 injuries and cause $990 million in damage.
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Attention Animal-Loving Holiday Shoppers:
Your Mouse-Click Can Help Homeless Cats and Dogs

Animal shelters take in six to eight million pets each year and the problem of homeless animals has worsened in today's challenging economy. Most shelters operate close to the bone and depend on donations. But fewer dollars are being donated now, at a time when financially strapped people are dropping off more pets at shelters. Animal lovers, even those who have to curb their own charitable giving this holiday season, can still provide meaningful help.
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Unearthing the Origins of the Christmas Tree

From Christmas stockings and mistletoe to smiling Santas and burning yule logs, the symbols of the season are so powerful that people seldom stop to think about their origins. But one of the most common symbols of Christmas --at least in the United States and Canada -- is the twinkling Christmas tree, which is often depicted with piles of shiny gifts under its bottom branches.
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Substitute Holiday Favorites for Healthier Fare

Holiday gatherings often revolve around food. Big dinners with the family might get all the attention, but even office parties or casual get-togethers can focus on food. Unfortunately, many of these treats are loaded with fat, sugar and calories. Try these tips to still indulge in the holiday spirit without packing on extra pounds.
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Artificial vs. Natural: Pros and Cons of Both Tree Types

As long as Christmas trees have been a part of the holiday season, so, too, has been the debate over real or man-made trees. Each side has its supporters and detractors, and both have real and man-made Christmas trees have their pros and cons.
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