The holiday season is upon us. Well, if you count when stores started putting out Christmas decorations, it has been upon us for months. However, now that it is December and Thanksgiving is past, I think we can officially say it is the Holiday Season. I know my little girl is excited about decorating our tree, and we have to get it up pretty soon because she keeps reminding me that it is after Thanksgiving. (I kept telling her that we would get a tree after Thanksgiving, so guess what’s on the agenda for this coming weekend, right after seeing Santa on Saturday?)

Unfortunately, someone will be mugged this holiday season, others will fall victim to theft and burglary. Someone will visit the emergency room due to a physical altercation. Someone will die behind the wheel because they decided to drive after drinking, someone else will be killed because of someone else making that same decision. We already learned of one person trampled in a rush for sale items, sadly we will learn of someone else who takes their own life from depression. A family will lose their home, and maybe lives, due to a fire set by holiday decorations. I could continue, but I’ve made my point.

During this holiday season, don’t let a moment of carelessness or a second of stupidity turn a festive joyous occasion into a terrible tragedy. Rejoice, have fun, celebrate the holidays and bring cheer to your fellow men, women and children. Especially the children. But do so safely.

Stay aware of what you are doing and those things going on around you. Be alert to hidden dangers and take the time to ensure your holidays and not only festive and wonderful, but safe and secure as well.

Wishing you the most wonderful of seasons, and please stay safe!