Holiday Lights

For starters, holiday lights are any form of lighting that you choose to use during the holidays, not just those irritating twinkle lights that conk out as soon as the decorating is done. Consider traditional methods of decorating, including candles. Keep in mind that candles should not be used in conjunction with anything flammable (including your Christmas tree) and they should always be in a supervised area. Make a stunning array of candles as your holiday centerpiece or use them to decorative a mantle. Electric candles are an especially elegant way of decorating, so replace your garish holiday lights with a tasteful candle in the window.

Also, look at alternative types of holiday lights, including bubble lights that will bring back fun childhood memories. These unique lights are sure to make anyone stare in wonder as the colored liquid in the lights bubbles merrily away. The liquid is low boiling and the lights themselves are no hotter than any other type of holiday light, so you can use them safely without worry. However, unlike other types of holiday lights, bubble lights need to be stood upright in order to remain bubbling, so you may need to use a bit of cleverness and ingenuity to keep them standing.

A popular type of holiday lights is rope lights. These rope lights eliminate the knots typically associated with other types of light and are much easier to hang. Rope lights make a great accent for all times of the year, so consider coiling them above your kitchen cabinets to produce a warm glow without being seen. Rope lights are also safe to use outdoors, so consider lining your pathway with cheerful holiday lights to welcome in family, friends, neighbors, and those occasional carolers.

Finally, twinkle holiday lights have been used for years and are still as popular as ever. For staircases and mantles, use faux greenery that has lights included in the length. For a more streamlined look, choose white twinkle lights instead of a mix-match of chaotic colored lights. There are strands of lights available in soft pinks and blues as well, making them perfect for those Victorian themed trees and rooms. Use battery powered twinkle lights on a door wreath for that warmly lit look without needing a single extension cord. Include twinkle lights in your window treatments or outline your windows with lights for a warm glow when the drapes are pulled. And if all else fails, create a holiday lights spectacular and cover ever available inch of your home with the tiny twinkle lights, just switch on and watch your electric meter start to spin!