It's the time of year when icicle lights hang from the gutters, garland sits on the mantle, and Christmas trees dominate living rooms. Behind all the festivities, there are hidden threats in the fake greenery, PVC trees, and plastic ornaments. Christmas decorations are laden with toxins, especially in the cheap decorations that start to fill store shelves right after Halloween.

There is a better way. We will discuss some of the most common Christmas decorations, what toxins are present in them, and ways you can avoid them for a toxin-free Christmas celebration.