The most wonderful time of the year can also be the most dangerous. As the lights come out and trees go up, many get injured in holiday decorating tasks. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there were 15,000 injuries involving holiday decorating seen in emergency departments nationwide during November and December 2012. And this number has been on the rise ever since. Here are some of the most common holiday related injuries and tips to avoid a trip to the emergency room during this season.
