Common Christmas
Catastrophe
HOSA facts
100

Are men or women more likely to experience a fall while decorating for Christmas?

Men are 40% more likely to experience falls

100

What 3 colours are in the HOSA logo?

Maroon, Navy Blue, and Beige

200

Out of the two, which happens more commonly?

1. Children swallowing lightbulbs 

2. Gravy/Fat burns 

On average, 350 people are injured yearly by Christmas tree lights, including electric shock, and children swallowing bulbs


200

How many days is SLC 2026?

3 days

300

Which of the following is the most common Christmas injury emergency room visit?

Sprains, Ingestions, Concussions, or Lacerations 

Lacerations

300

How many HOSA events are there?

31 Events

400

Between 2016-2020, the U.S. fire department responded to an average of [       ] residential fires that started with a Christmas tree 

130-160

400

Where was the ILC (International Leadership Conference) held last year? (mentioned at our first meeting)

Dallas, Texas 

500

What year was HOSA founded?

1976