Real Christmas trees: you either love them or hate them.

For some, picking out a tree and taking it home is an annual tradition. For others, the hassle of cleaning up all those dead pine needles is just not worth it, and having an artificial tree ready in the storage closet is the way to go.

If you're a fan of the real thing, however, you know getting it home safely is important. Commonly placed on top of a car for the ride home, the tree needs to be securely tied onto the roof so it doesn't fall off and cause an accident mid-ride. An auto claim is the last thing you want to deal with during the holiday season, not to mention the potential of injury to yourself or someone else.

Below, AAA provides some tips on how to best get your tree home safely. (Click image to enlarge.)

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