Keep it safe for the holidays: Decorations and new foods may pose potential hazards

’Tis the season for festive holiday decorations and gatherings, and if you have little ones in your home, attention to safety will help keep things merry and bright. You don’t have to throw out traditions. You can still hang the stockings, trim the tree and light the menorah — just be sensible and cautious.
Deck the halls
If you have an artificial tree, make sure it is labeled “fire resistant.” When choosing a live tree, find the freshest, greenest one possible, and