Tis the season for strapping a pine tree to the roof of your car and then dashing through the snow, sometimes at highway speeds. There are safe and unsafe ways to do this, of course, and since the Internet loves to point out people who choose the latter option, it's time for us to once again offer tips on how to carry a Christmas tree on your car's roof without doing any damage to the car or your pride. The American Christmas Tree Association says prices are up, so if you want it to be there when you get home, follow our three tips. Take care while driving away, as there will be more weight on your car than you are used to, and driving in winter can be difficult as it is. Give the tree a good tug just to make sure it is tied down securely enough. If it moves, just attach another cord until it’s stable.

Place some tarp or a blanket over the roof where the Christmas tree is going to go (you will scratch your car otherwise). Everyone thinks they know what they're doing, but AAA once found that almost 20 percent of people had had their tree fall off or out of their vehicle while bringing it home. Make sure the tree is netted before leaving the place where you bought it, as this will make it much more manageable.