1. You'll save on heating bills if your fireplace is burning--False. The popular Discovery Channel show MYTHBUSTERS proved that corners of your house actually get cooler when you burn a fire. A doctor featured on the TODAY show said when you burn a fire, warm air is sucked out of your living room and up the chimney. She also advised for better results to have a glass door in front of the fire; also for fewer issues with smoke, burn ash or beech.
2. Poinsettias have killed pets and children--False. There has never been a single confirmed death associated with poinsettias. That's not to say they can't make you sick. If you discover that your toddler has eaten a poinsettia leaf, have her/him drink a glass of milk...and what the heck, it's your baby, go ahead and call poison control. **Side note, Christmas Lilies can kill cats. If you are a cat owner, please keep the Christmas Lily out of your home.
TRUE
= KEEP AWAY FROM CATS! 
= KEEP AWAY FROM CATS! 
3. Allergies are over in the winter--False. Allergens such as dust and mold are very prevalent during the cold months. In fact, Christmas trees harbor mold spores. If you buy a tree, have it cut fresh, on the spot. The mold spores take a week to grow so that will give you extra time. Furthermore, ask the tree farm if they have a tree shaker so you can remove mold spores. If they don't have a tree shaker, use your leaf blower (or borrow one from a neighbor or rent one from Home Depot).
4. Wet hair causes colds--False. Germs cause colds. I would, however like to point out with this myth that although wet hair does not cause the cold, if your body is using energy units to try to stay warm, it will have less energy to fight a cold you may be getting...don't go out with wet hair!
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