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Christmas tree with gifts underneath beside an outlet with 2 things plugged in that are sparking. (Photo: iStock)

Up in Smoke

7 Tips to Prevent Home Fires This Holiday According to the United States Fire Administration, two of five home-decoration fires are caused by unattended candles, and one in four Christmas tree fires is caused by home electrical problems. “Practicing winter holiday safety is
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints includes a display of international Christmas trees and creches from around the world, and a life-size outdoor Nativity scene along with more than 650,000 lights. (Photo: LDS Washington Temple)

Holiday Happenings

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Get Into the Spirit with These Holiday Events Christmas and Chanukah, which begins Dec. 25, are just about a week away. To get you in the holiday spirit, we have put together a list of some holiday light displays and events in the DMV. Most are free, although not all. The
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The annual Parade of Lights with 60 decorated boats will sail from Old Town to the southwest waterfront Saturday evening. (Photo; R. Kennedy/Arlington County Visitors Associations)

Weekend Guide

Holiday Happenings Abound This Weekend With Hanukkah starting Sunday and Christmas less than three weeks away, there’s plenty of holiday activities in the DMV this weekend from the National Menorah lighting on the Ellipse to holiday markets to concerts. This weekend is also Old
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