Holiday

The most wonderful time of the year can change in a heartbeat, say fire officials and firefighter organizations, who sound warning bells in an effort to ward off potential disasters.

There are those who put up artificial Christmas trees and those who won’t settle for anything less than the smell of a freshly cut tree in their living room. There is, however, a third option—a live Christmas tree.

More people than ever will be spending the holidays on the East End this year, and that means dressing up Hamptons homes more than ever for the season.