From grand buildings adorned with festive lights to the humble and intimate Christmas tree, Christmas lights are an integral part of the holiday season, and you’d be crazy not to gaze at their everlasting appeal.
The concept of the Christmas tree that we all know so well goes back to the Christmas traditions of the German aristocracy of the middle of the 18th century, who decorated their trees with small candles, hence the birth of the first Christmas illuminations or “lights of Christmas”. Christmas ‘fairies’.
Not much time ago that the tradition would extend to the rest of Western civilization and, in the decade of 1880, Sir Joseph Swan in the Reino Unido and Edward H. Johnson in los EE. UU. fueron algunos de los primeros pioneers of electricity. Christmas lights and rushed to demonstrate their inventions to awe-inspiring onlookers in London and New York.
By the 1950s electric lighting had become the norm in the average person’s home, and soon more than Christmas trees were being decorated, with strings of lights hanging around doors, mirrors and stairways that became popular Christmas decorations, as they always are. day.
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Why do we love Christmas lights?
Part of the role of the holidays is to bring joy to a time of year that might otherwise be considered quite cold and gloomy, and what better way to add some warmth and Christmas spirit than to do it in the most fantastic and colorful way. possible way!
Whether you’re part of a street with neighbors eager to outdo each other in an annual lighting display that covers your home and garden, love to turn on the lights in your local town center, or simply enjoy the tradition of su Decorate a Christmas tree with Christmas Lights, there’s something for everyone when it comes to lighting up the holidays.
Technology today has taken away many of the headaches associated with Christmas lights (sound familiar?) thanks to shunts used in bulb wires that keep the remaining bulbs lit if one of them goes out. ‘off. LED technology is now more advantageous than incandescent bulbs as it uses around a tenth of the energy, which is good news for those worried about rising energy bills or a bigger carbon footprint. . However, it should be noted that the initial cost of LED light kits is likely to be higher than their incandescent counterparts.
If you’re not ready this year, here are some of our favorite Christmas lights to inspire you.
Christmas lights 12 meters Proxima Direct
If you’re looking for a reliable set of white Christmas lights, look no further than this set from Proxima Direct.
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- 12 meters long. There are so many Christmas lights on the market today that they are too short to decorate anything other than the smallest of spaces, but these can do a short job of decorating an entire room or a large Christmas tree. Christmas if you wish.
- 100LED This might take a long time, but don’t assume that means your lighting will be poor. With each LED positioned inches from the next, you can be sure this set of lights will shine boldly over any area of any room you hang them in.
- IP44 (cable splash proof but NOT waterproof) means accidental splashes won’t destroy these lights, but don’t even think about placing them outdoors as they are not designed to handle outdoor humidity.
- LED technology is exceptionally bright, but it also has low voltage which means it is much cheaper to run than traditional halogen lights.
So there you have it, quality lamps that give off a strong and brilliant light, and that too cheaply. Also remember that, being white, these lamps lend themselves to good use in all kinds of celebrations, not just Christmas.
Heart Shaped Fairy Lights
If you love Christmas and want to give a contemporary touch to your decorations, why not start with this elegant heart-shaped wreath?
Smaller and more delicate than traditional wreaths, is it more suitable for indoor use, perhaps mounted on the back of a bedroom door? Ten warm white LEDs provide just the right amount of soft light, so you can leave it on all night without risking the light becoming too intrusive. The pearls and beads that make up the rest of the structure give beautiful shimmering effects when the light hits them.
It’s battery powered, so you don’t have to worry about cords slipping out of outlets, and the cord and battery case are brightly colored to match the rest of the light. Hanging from the included ribbon is the intended mounting method for this wreath, so keep that in mind when deciding where to place it.
USB Christmas tree
Who needs to be home for Christmas when you can enjoy it in the privacy of the office? It looks good? Nope? Well, then, maybe that’s a bit too far, but especially with the holidays approaching, it’s always good to be in the mood for work, and with that in mind, what better addition to your desk than this great little USB powered . fiber optic christmas tree It’s not just for those with access to a computer, there’s also the option of battery operation, so take it with you in the truck, or just hang it around the house. house as decoration.
With an authentic ‘wooden’ planter, multi-coloured fiber optic lighting and even a set of ornaments, you can enjoy all the excitement of decorating your small-scale Christmas tree, customizing it to your liking.
Illuminated Christmas Village Ornament
Here’s a decoration that embodies all the excitement of Christmas in a space the size of a laptop or tea tray. Not only is it intricately detailed, with snow-capped houses and trees, and people walking and skiing, it’s also beautifully lit with an array of LED lights. However, the icing on the cake has to be the mobile ice rink and the slide with children’s chutes, thanks to clever motors hidden in the base of the model.
So despite all its detail, movement and lighting, this little alpine scene is sure to put a smile on every Christmas’s face, perhaps it could even form a centerpiece on the dinner table to wow little minds. , instead of making small hands. nervous. !
Powered by a low voltage transformer, it’s a safe and fun addition to your Christmas festivities.
3D Starburst Christmas Light
An eye-catching alternative to fluffier and cuter Christmas lights and decorations, this angular starlight is nonetheless a symbol of birth and creation, just like other Christmas traditions.
At one meter in diameter, it’s not a small light decoration, so you’ll need some space to give it a home. Luckily it can be used outdoors, although you will need to make sure it is plugged in indoors as the plug is not suitable for outdoor use, but again the 10m cable should mean you shouldn’t have too many problems when it comes to the East. For storage, each of the arms, or “spikes”, is removable.
With a total of 160 LEDs it’s a ferocious beast, and thanks to the included 8-way controller you can take advantage of a variety of different flash effects.
Our only gripe with this is that it can potentially cause injury, as each tip is likely to come into contact with passers-by. It’s probably not the right choice if you have overzealous pets and young children.
Santa claus climbs the ladder christmas light
A twist on what has become an old classic, this cheeky Santa on a ladder is sure to put a smile on you and your neighbors this Christmas.
With some really fun touches, you might even think the real Santa is climbing your wall as you gaze up at the festive night sky. Complete with real cloth clothes, a shaggy beard, and of course that all-important goodie bag, this Santa sure looks the part, and that’s before we even consider him lighting up!
So whether it’s part of a larger ensemble of lights outside or inside your home, or as a stand-alone item, rest assured that the stairway light is bright enough to be a attractive lighting element and for Santa Claus and his details in all their glory.
In terms of functionality, this installation can be used both inside and outside the house. When hanging outside, please note that you need to plug in the plug from inside, but with 5 meters of cable, it won’t be a problem.
So he’s smiley, smart, and at 5 feet in total length, he’s got a decent size. Light up the entire holiday season with this exposed Santa Claus to add anticipation of the man himself appearing on Christmas Eve.
Ringing Christmas lights
If you love having guests over to your house for Christmas, what better way to welcome them than by decorating your home inside, outside, or even both. You’ll spread joy before you hear the bell! It is a beautiful example of decoration that literally evokes the spirit of Christmas.
Measuring approximately 50 x 50cm, this jingling Christmas lights bell pattern is certainly a decent size to enjoy, and you certainly won’t miss it due to the fact that it’s animated, with each bell flashing alternately to give the impression to make them ‘tink’, with the bright red bow proudly on both. With a variety of numerous lights on every part of the design, it’s sure to be bright enough to impress, probably best placed against the night sky.
Although this lamp is very easy to hang and install, unfortunately it only comes with 2m of cable, which might limit where you can place it given the obvious requirement to be close to the wall. ‘A power socket. Of course, this can be easily remedied by adding an extension cord, but this is clearly not the ideal solution yet.
So, as a very clear and simple symbol of festive joy, this bright pattern ticks all the boxes, you see it from afar and immediately know what it’s about. Just keep cable length limitations in mind and you’re good to go.