The holiday season is a time of year filled with joy — but unfortunately, it's also a time filled with risk.

From car accidents to decorating injuries and home fires, there are many dangers to be aware of in the midst of holiday celebrations — including porch pirates vying for a chance to swipe unattended deliveries.

Frequency of holiday hazards

New research from InsuranceQuotes has assessed a variety of seasonal risks in its 2018 'Holiday Hazards' study. They asked asked 1,000 American adults to report the frequency of certain holiday hazards, including an increased risk for fires caused by cooking mishaps and candles, the vandalizing of outdoor holiday decorations and the growing threat of thieves swiping deliveries from unattended front porches.

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