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There are many family traditions around Christmas time. One of the most fun and heart warming ones is decorating the tree together as a family. Some families have special Christmas tree lights and decorations that have been passed down from generation to generation. Others have a practice of giving each member of the family a new ornament every year.

Still, other families make their own Xmas tree ornaments. There is no right or wrong way to add pizazz to a Xmas tree, just so long as the end result is something to be proud of!

Shine On

The number of Christmas tree lights used when decorating the Christmas tree varies from family to family. Some like lots of lights on their tree, while others prefer fewer. As a rule of thumb, most people use one hundred lights per foot of tree. For instance, if the tree is 7 feet tall, then you’ll want to put about seven hundred Christmas tree lights on the tree. Give or take fifty lights dependent on what you like best.

Another quandary for Christmas tree decorators is the color of lights. This is again, a matter of personal preference. Some folks like the stylish look of plain white Xmas tree lights, while others like the colored or multi coloured lights. Personal taste and family tradition should play a role in this choice.

While for a very long time Xmas tree lights came only in the inch long egg shaped bulb, there are now a selection of sizes and styles. Mini lights are presently available, as are lights shapes like snowmen, stars, and Chris Cringle. Bubble lights, which are little lights encased in a base, are also popular. These lights are placed above a tube of colored liquid, and when the lights are turned on a bubbly effect occurs.

New And Technologically Improved

New technology has made Xmas tree lights even better than they were before! Now, LED lights are available to customers. These use much less energy and are far more environmentally friendly.

Another choice provided by technology is lights with special effects, flashing lights, twinkling lights, fade in fade out lights, and patterns. Small PC chips and special bulbs make lights like these possible .

Simply Splendid

The lights that you put on the Christmas tree may not appear like an important decision, but it can seriously change the appearance of the tree and define new and old conventions for the whole family.

Christmas is more often a great moment of year. This year, a lot of people are searching for Solar Christmas Lights to compliment their collection. Visit our Pre Lit Christmas Tree website for a compliment listing of all your Xmas goodies.

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