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At Christmas, special precautions must be taken when using candles indoors. Always place the candle in a candlestick before lighting to provide a sturdy base and to collect melted wax. Candles should be placed far enough away from combustible materials (such as curtains, bedding, and Christmas cards) to prevent ignition. Never place candles near a door because if a fire starts, your exit out of the room could be blocked. Never place a lighted candle in a window, it could easily fall off the window ledge or ignite the curtains. Lighted candles should never be left unattended in a room and they should be extinguished when you leave the room. Like matches and lighters, candles should be placed out of the reach of children. Children should never be left alone with a candle, nor should they be allowed to light or use a candle without adult supervision!
