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"From fire hazards to rip offs by phony charities, charities, this otherwise joyous season is dotted with pit- falls for the unwary," Sorbara Sorbara says. "But with a little little foresight and planning, the risks of making mistakes can be cut down without cutting into the fun." Ministry staff offer the following tips to help make Christmas safe and satisfying: *Don't drink and drive; drink and ski; drink and operate machin- ery....basically, don't drink and do anything potentially potentially hazardous., * When buying a natural natural Christmas tree, be sure it is fresh by doing the "drop test." Hold the tree upright, a few inches in the air, then thump the stump on the ground. If needles fall off in abundance, abundance, the tree is not fresh. To set up a natural tree, always cut about one inch off the trunk butt to allow the absorption absorption of water. Stand the tree in a plentiful supply of water, taking care to refill the container as required. required. Trees may use from 500 ml (approximately (approximately 1 pint) to two litres litres (about two quarts) of water daily. Properly treated, natural trees can be kept indoors for about two weeks. *Do not hang stockings above a fireplace that has been in use within the last 12 hours. * Before donating, check out charities carefully carefully by asking questions. Who benefits and what percentage of proceeds actually go to the charity? Get addresses and phone numbers of canvassers and charity headquarters. headquarters. Remember, the existence existence of a federal-income- teix registration number is not a guarantee that the charity is legitimate. *Don't bum gift wrap or other trash in fireplaces fireplaces or wood stoves. *Place Christmas trees - natural and artificial - away from all sources of heat and avoid putting them where they obstruct exits. * A few days before they are needed, turkeys should be put in the refrigerator refrigerator to defrost. Don't defrost poultry or, for that matter, any large amount of frozen food by leaving it sitting on the counter for extended periods. periods. Consult kitchen guides to determine the amount of defrosting time required or call the Ontario Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Agriculture and Food's Consumer Consumer Information Centre at (416) 326-3400. (Check store refund- and-exchange policies before before buying anything, especially especially gift items. Keep all receipts, tags and product packaging until sure the the merchandise is suitable. *Check all product and indoor Christmas lights to ensure they bear the CSA approval mark of the Canadian Standards Association. Don't leave tree lights on when they family is asleep or away from home. *Don't give live animals animals as presents. Too many gift pets end up unwanted, unwanted, neglected and homeless. *Never let your credit card out of your sight or give the number out by phone unless you initiate the call and are certain of the company's honesty. Destroy all carbons from credit card slips. For information about consumer rights and responsibilities responsibilities at any time of the year, contact the ministry's Consumer Information Information Centre at 555 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario She'll Love on Christmas morn! Set her eyes aglow with a luxurious remembrance from our collection of fine jewellery and watches. Select from items in a wide price range, suitable for almost any budget. Choose from a wide assortment of Gold Jewellery and Diamond Rings, and a line of Leather Jewellery: Brooches, Earrings and a large selection of High Quality Costume Jewellery. We have an excellent selection of Longines Wittnauer Watches for Men and Women. Don't miss our selection of Jewellery for Baby . . . 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