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With the upcoming holiday, the fun and games can sometimes be overwhelming, yet at the same time exhilarating. For medical professionals though, this time of year means that there will be an increase in burn injury cases. In fact, according to national reports most fireworks accidents in the United States occur around the Fourth of July season.

Even with the smaller, less intense fireworks devices, operators can be severely injured if they are not careful. Sparklers can reach temperatures of up to 1800 degrees and burn dangerously close to the hand, the longer it is lit.

There are over 10,000 reported injuries per year and 40% of those injuries occur with children between the ages of 10-14 years. During this time in their lives, they are much more likely to take unnecessary risk, sometimes without knowing that the risk is there. Here are a few tips from the National Council on Fireworks Safety to help prevent your Fourth of July holiday from being a disaster.

1. Always have water handy

No matter how big or small the firework, it is always a good idea to have water handy. If a fire breaks out, you will be able to get rid of it before it gets out of hand. It is also get for putting out the smoldering pieces of a previously launched firework.

2. Do not alter or combine fireworks

Many people get the bright idea that perhaps if they combined fireworks, the combination would make for a much more spectacular explosion. And while this might very well be the case, it can lead to dangerous mixtures and larger-than-expected explosions.

3. Never relight a dud

Relighting fireworks that have already been lit is just a bad idea. The individual lighting the dud most likely doesn't know how much powder is still left in the device or how explosive it is.

4. Alcohol and Fireworks do not mix

Alcohol and Fireworks, aside from alcohol and driving, is probably one of the worst combinations for celebration. Studies show that alcohol slows reaction time and overall response to external stimulus. It increases confidence and perceived capability. This combination equals more risk taking, with a slower response time in case something bad happens.

Be sure to contact your local area fire marshal for more ways to stay save during the summer holiday. Avoid using fireworks that do not have warning labels on them as they may be dangerous. If you would like more information regarding burn injuries, visit www.burnvictiminjurylawyers.com.

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At the center of the Christmas season is spending time with family. Making lasting memories with your family is at the top of every to-do list during the holiday season. There are many festive activities to bring into your family life so Christmas is more memorable and fun for everyone. Traditional activities and out of the box ideas make the holidays super-special.

Christmas Memories and Traditions

Take a few minutes to remember your own childhood and how you spent the Christmas season at home. Do certain memories stand out as special in your mind? These are probably the Christmas traditions your own parents created for the family. Now it's time to create memorable Christmas traditions in your own home. Make gingerbread houses together. Decorate holiday cookies. Are you short on time but still recall the delicious smell in your mom's kitchen at Christmas time? Simmer potpourri to create a warm aroma in your home even if you don't have time to bake very often.

Christmas Fun In The Kitchen

Maybe baking just isn't your thing. There are still plenty of fun Christmas activities to do in the kitchen. You can make all kinds of gift items in the kitchen without baking. Make chocolate covered pretzel sticks and chocolates. Pair the chocolate treats with homemade hot cocoa mix to give as Christmas gifts.

Christmas Music

Include music in your family holiday traditions. Have fun with your family singing Christmas carols and making your own CD for the holidays. Use the recording of your family singing carols as holiday music every year while you decorate and enjoy Christmas festivities. Get really crafty and dress up the CD cases to look attractive so you can give them as gifts.

Cutting Down The Christmas Tree

A timeless tradition for many families is cutting down the Christmas tree. This activity adds a lot to the Christmas season at home. You can find Christmas tree farms just about everywhere. Ask a local grower's group for tree farm locations near you. The family shows up at the farm where mom or dad grab a saw to cut down the family Christmas tree. Everyone hunts for the perfect tree so mom or dad can cut it down and bring it home. Some farms are large and some are small. You may only need to walk a short distance to find the perfect tree or you may wind up hiking up and down hills before the right tree turns up.

More Than A Christmas Tree

Add dimension and fun to the Christmas tree cutting activity. Include additional family traditions in the day, such as lunch at a special place every year. You can also get Christmas candy to eat in the car on the way home with your tree. Another tradition can be shopping together for new ornaments after you bring the tree home and put it in a bucket of water.

Community Christmas Fun

Traditions are also created when you participate in annual community events. Does your town decorate a Christmas tree every year? Does your neighborhood have a block where all the homes are decorated with hundreds of holiday lights? Drive or walk to local Christmas festivities and make them part of your family traditions every year. Try to walk if the weather permits so you have more time to observe the detailed holiday decorations together.

Christmas Cocoa

For kids and adults alike, hot cocoa is an essential part of the holiday season. Start a family tradition of making hot cocoa mix at the beginning of the season. The children can each have a small cup of cocoa every night before bed during the month of December. As Christmas Day gets closer, add special goodies to the hot cocoa such as whipped cream and mini-marshmallows. Leave a cup of homemade hot cocoa for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.

Christmas In Every Room

As your children get older, they enjoy decorating their rooms for Christmas. Add holiday cheer to every room when you encourage your children to decorate their own space. Let them do all the decorating themselves then take photos of them in their finished rooms. Look at the photos every year to see how the Christmas decorations in their rooms have progressed.

One last thing -- Imagine the look on your child's face if they received a personalized letter from Santa Claus in the North Pole. You can also include extra goodies with the Santa letter like Reindeer food. It's a gift that makes a strong and lasting impression.

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