These three steps are a must for a safe Holiday Season.
Place your tree away from heat sources like a fireplace or space heater. Both of these are a source of heat which dry trees out faster and make them more flammable.
Another safety hazard is the type of lights you use. Try to use low heat bulbs, like LED or Italian lights.
Check your lights before you put them on the tree for bare or loose wires. Also this is the time to replace those burned out bulbs.
NEVER USE CANDLES ON OR CLOSE TO YOUR TREE