Yes, it is safe to wrap your palm tree in Christmas lights – you just have to make sure you do it properly to minimize risks, according to Family Handyman.

When hanging Christmas tree lights, remember the risks that go along with it. Following a few common-sense practices will help you and your family have a safer holiday season.

The lamp in Lot 231 (pictured on left) has three lights atop a single branch. The Lot 232 version has three branches, each with three lights. Gilt-metal palm tree floor lamps.

And when purchasing a tree, Phillips recommends cutting between 1 and 2 inches of the base from the trunk before placing it in a tree stand. “It gets you back in the moisture area,” he said.