Jason Woodward

Around Christmas time, ‘tis the season for cheer and generosity. But also, it’s the season for hectic schedules and mile long to-do lists. Many of us feel a constant strain to get everything done, whether it’s baking cookies, shopping for gifts, enjoying family and friends, and of course… decorating. And while everyone enjoys the splendor of Christmas lights and décor...[...]

Are you looking to create a colorful, interactive, and truly unique holiday display this year? If so, then look no further than our line of Twinkly Home products. These innovative LED Christmas lights sync up with your smartphone to allow you to design and upload custom effects and patterns to wow your friends and family this Christmas. We've welcomed four...[...]

The holidays will be here sooner than you think, which means it’s time to start thinking about buying gifts, seeing family, and decorating your home with Christmas lights and all your other Christmas decorations. If you’re planning on hosting any holiday parties, you should also consider what you need to do to properly prepare your home. While you might have...[...]

These days people expect more from their Christmas lights than simple on/off functionality. They want more control, more colors, and more customization. They don't want a light set that is only capable of a single color, but rather a light that is able to achieve any color combination imaginable. And that is where Twinkly comes in. Twinkly Christmas lights true...[...]

Think for a moment about your picturesque holiday display scene. What’s included? You’re probably envisioning snow falling, twinkly Christmas lights, a Christmas wreath, and of course, presents—but what’s at the center of it all? No holiday scene is complete without a fully decorated Christmas tree. Whether you’re using an artificial or real tree, figuring out how to properly decorate a...[...]

Hang a Wreath on Brick, Concrete, or Stone in Less Than 30 Minutes When it comes to installing Christmas decorations, one of the most often asked questions we receive is how to go about hanging a wreath on brick, concrete, or stone. Fortunately, the process is easier than most people think, but it does require drilling a hole for the...[...]

Bring Your Christmas, Party and Special Event Lighting to Life with Twinkly Music Twinkly is the leading name in animated smart RGB lighting technology. They have revolutionized the industry by offering premier intelligent lighting solutions. Twinkly lights are on everyone’s wish list for the upcoming holiday season. Twinkly lights are controllable via an app on your smartphone. Through the app...[...]

Since the beginning of 2020, the world we knew has been turned upside down. The stability, economic prosperity, and confidence in knowing we have a strong year ahead have suddenly vanished. Many of us are still coming to terms with such a rapid turn of events. We long for the good old days of 2019 when increasing tariffs and tight...[...]

Christmas Designers 3D Foldable Stars are a great way to easily decorate for Christmas or other holidays throughout the year. The fold-flat design allows for easy storage when not in use. Once unfolded, the stars offer an impressive 3-dimensional design that is not only versatile but also looks great. Available in either metallic or fibermesh finishes and in six sizes...[...]

Are you planning to buy LED Christmas lights this year? Avoid these common mistakes… The holiday season will soon be upon us, and that means that people will be buying lots of LED Christmas lights over the next several months. Not surprisingly, we think that's a good thing; after all, we're in the business of selling LED Christmas lights. So...[...]

The holidays are an exciting and nostalgic time, reminding us of when we were young and bringing out a sense of childlike wonder. People decorate for the holiday season for all kinds of reasons. Some people simply enjoy holiday cheer, while others want to spread the contagious holiday spirit to their family members, friends, and passers-by. Additionally, some Christmas enthusiasts...[...]

Attaching Christmas Lights to Brick with Hot Glue When decorating your home for the holidays, there are several different ways to attach your lights to the perimeter. One of the most common ways is to use standard clips, and those work very well for a variety of different materials and designs. However, certain surfaces can make attaching lights a bit...[...]

As the world continues to face the challenges of COVID-19, everyone is looking for ways to support their community. Many families are using COVID Christmas ornaments to adorn their Christmas trees this year as a way to remember the lives lost from 2020. Many people are also using their Christmas lights as a unique and creative way to show their...[...]

For many, November kicks off a familiar ritual. We clear the mantle, drag a horde of holiday nicknacks out of storage, and start picking apart our tangled nests of lights. A prickly tree makes a rare appearance indoors. Pine cones, garlands, sleighs, candy canes, and somehow even nutcrackers all become a big deal almost overnight. Every surface in sight is...[...]

It was 4 years ago at the Christmasworld Expo in Frankfurt Germany that we came across Fairybell Trees for the first time. Marcel van Braak, the owner of Fairybell, immediately captured our attention with his unique product design and attention to detail. These trees were very different from the Chinese made tree of lights that we had previously seen. The...[...]

Before we get started on the how-to portion of this article, we need to say a thing or two about having your Christmas lights hung by a professional light-hanging company. People who hang Christmas lights professionally are a great resource for homeowners. They have all the gear necessary for doing a safe and thorough job. Many of them are valued...[...]

It's hard to go wrong with Fairy Lights. You'd be hard-pressed to find another type of decorative light set that is more diverse and has such a wide appeal when it comes to home decorating and accent lighting applications. Those tiny little fairy bulbs pack a lot of punch. At less than 1/8" in size, these seemingly delicate micro lights...[...]

Putting up Christmas lights at home each year makes a lot of people look longingly at street-corner signs advertising professional Christmas light installations. For other people, who love getting out there and attempting a personal best with their lights every year, those signs bring a different thought to mind: “I wonder if I could make some money doing this for...[...]

It has been a long wait for Twinkly Pro RGB Christmas lights to finally make it to the market. It was over 3 years ago when we first heard about Twinkly Pro and ever since that first introduction to the technology, we’ve been captivated by the possibilities of this revolutionary animated Christmas lighting system. But like with any complex product...[...]

Will this finally be the year that easy to use, truly pro-grade RGB Christmas lights are available? For those of us in the professional Christmas industry, this is something we’ve been waiting for for a long time now. Yes, there have been some great choices for high-grade RGB Christmas lights for many years now, but they have been expensive and...[...]

22 years ago my plan was to take a temporary job with a Christmas lighting company. Make a little money to help pay the bills and then move on with my life. After all, no one can actually earn a living in the Christmas business. That’s just crazy! Well, here I am, more than two decades later. That temporary job...[...]

GFCIs and Christmas Lights - A Survival Guide When it comes to Christmas lighting and decorating, nothing kills a Christmas masterpiece faster than a GFCI tripping. All it takes is a little moisture sneaking into the Christmas lighting or electrical system and then BAM, in a millisecond, everything goes dark. The GFCI has decided that the mixture of electricity and...[...]

While Col. Harry Shoup sat at his desk at the United States Continental Air Defense Command at the height of the Cold War, he was probably hoping not to receive many calls. The number was a direct hotline put into place to warn of an attack on U.S. soil. Yet, on a chilly December day, the phone sprang to life...[...]

It doesn’t matter how serious or passionate you are about your Christmas light display; If you don’t work as the professionals do, your results simply won’t be able to compete. Luckily, top-tier Christmas design doesn’t require complex techniques or dozens of more hours of labor—it just requires using the right materials for the job. If you’ve been wondering why professionally-installed...[...]

If you’re a Christmas enthusiast looking to up the ante on your annual light display, it can be difficult to know where to start. Maybe you’ve done a little digging, and have discovered the open industry secret that is empty socket light line. You know that the key to clean a display with no trailing lines is measuring out the...[...]

There’s nothing quite like a dazzling display of white Christmas lights. Indeed, it’s a great option for your holiday displays—if all you want to do is dazzle people. When you stop to think about it, you’ve probably seen white lights decorating restaurant patios and parking lot trees at all times of the year. There’s nothing uniquely “Christmas” about them. Outlining...[...]

Your Shopping Guide to Commercial Christmas Trees It’s hard enough deciding on a Christmas tree that everyone in your family will enjoy—for business owners, property managers, and office managers who need to decorate retail and office spaces for Christmas, there’s a much bigger puzzle to solve. Commercial Christmas trees, also called Christmas tower trees, are seen by thousands, even tens...[...]

You’ll hear it more than once from us here at Christmas Designers: At the holidays, you’re not just in the business of selling, you’re in the business of helping people celebrate. People are in more than just a shopping mood at Christmas. They’re in the mood to find the perfect gift for someone they care about. They’re in the mood...[...]

If you’re a business owner, you know how important the holiday shopping season is. It's that time of year many owners, especially small business owners, make the most profit. However, many struggles with how to attract customers to their store when it seems every business is working too hard to attract customers. At ChristmasDesigners.com, we understand the need for quality...[...]

We live in a world of stunning visual experiences—from CGI in movie theaters to augmented and virtual reality, you can enjoy in your living room, to the technology behind today’s breathtaking, eye-popping, gravity-defying theme parks. So why, in such a world, do American retailers still celebrate Christmas as if all we had available were extension cords and light strings? Strolling...[...]

What is the difference between SPT-1 and SPT-2 wire? This is a question we get asked on a daily basis and anytime we write an article or put together a video about this topic, it always gets a lot of views. And the popularity of this information isn’t limited to only pro-Christmas installers and Christmas enthusiasts but is also sought...[...]

Christmas trees add lots of joy and beauty to our households every holiday season. But let’s face it – they also add a bit of risk. By just heeding a few common sense Christmas tree safety tips, you can help ensure that the most wonderful time of the year doesn’t turn into the most tragic. Christmas Tree Safety is Worth...[...]

Multiple colors of white LEDs can be used when done properly. In this display, 2800 Kelvin Warm White Christmas Light Deer Displays are complemented by trees with 6000 Kelvin Cool White Lights. How many different ways can you say "white"? Really only one way - assuming you're speaking only one language. How many different ways can you 'see' white? Lots...[...]

Who knew Christmas lights could be so powerful? According to David Sloan Wilson, an evolutionary biologist at Binghamton University in New York, the density of Christmas decorations in a city or town can demonstrate the strength of its community. "It turns out that this urge to decorate your house is an expression of neighborliness," says Wilson. "Some of the best...[...]

Thinking of going Pro with your Christmas lights this year? Here at Christmas Designers, we've champion the use of professional grade Christmas lights for all decoration enthusiasts. Whether you're a home or business decorator, pro grade lights offer a lot of hassle-free benefits over retail grade lights that you may not be aware of. Also referred to as commercial grade...[...]

If you’re like me, you grew up surrounded by Christmas lights every December– and you loved it. From the smell of evergreen trees to the nip of the cold winter weather, when December rolls around we’re instantly filled with a feeling of warmth and joy because we know it’s Christmas time. Let’s face it, though, without Christmas lights– it just...[...]

In the long and interesting history of Christmas lights, nothing has shined as brightly as the light-emitting diode (or LED). But what makes LED Christmas lights such a powerful light source? And how are colors created in LEDs? The process that creates the light which emits from the LED is the same as with incandescent lights, electricity is consumed and...[...]

Christmas traditions from around the world. Some are weird. Some are wacky. Some are wonderful. And some are all three!  Perhaps more than any other holiday, Christmas is a time of traditions. Many Christmas traditions are hundreds, even thousands of years old, handed down from generation to generation. The Christmas traditions that we practice here in America are quite familiar...[...]

C9 LED Retrofit Bulb Light Line versus C9 Stringer Light Sets When shopping for LED lights, Christmas enthusiasts and commercial Christmas buyers are often faced with a decision: whether to buy a C9 LED retrofit bulb and light line or a stringer light set. Or both! It's a question that can be rather confusing for a newbie to the world...[...]

Christmas is a time for good cheer…. It’s a time for people to come together and enjoy each other’s company, delight in the beauty of Christmas, and appreciate everything the holidays has to offer. ...but it’s also a great time for business. In fact, the holidays aren’t just great. For many businesses, the Christmas season is without a doubt the...[...]

For nearly a century, decorating our homes with Christmas lights and decorations has been an American tradition. What began in the 1920s with the first residential light show eventually expanded to become a hallmark of suburban life over the next fifty years of Christmas. But it wasn’t until the 70’s that America took its newfound Christmas lighting fascination to the...[...]

There's no denying it: this time of year can be just a little bit sad. Another wonderful holiday season has come to an end. All that remains is the cleanup - and for some of us, maybe a bit of personal recovery time, too! But though putting away your lights at season's end may not be quite as joyful as...[...]

OK, fess up: Are your Christmas lights still up? If so, you're not alone. Christmas was weeks ago, and yet you can still find the occasional house with Christmas lights on display. No judgment being passed here. (Hey - we're in the business of selling Christmas lights. So it would suit us just fine if everyone left their lights in...[...]

The Christmas season ended months ago, and now, millions upon millions of Christmas trees have long since been hauled to the curb; yesterday's symbol of holiday joy transformed in a flash to nothing more than today's trash. Seems kind of sad, doesn't it? (Unless, of course, you use an artificial Christmas tree. In that case, your tree is stored away...[...]

No holiday is as fun and exciting for kids as Christmas. And a big part of the Yuletide excitement comes when it’s time to put up the Christmas tree. Christmas trees symbolize the magic of Christmas, and for kids, breaking out the Christmas tree ornaments means that the Christmas season has officially begun. You can make it even more exciting...[...]

Christmas Enthusiasts around the world put their creativity and love of Christmas lights together with the music of the holidays to create amazing light shows. Come see our collection of wild and crazy home Christmas light displays.     1. Preston Family in Kingman, AZ 2. Lights on Pascolo in Chaska, MN 3. Kloos Family in East Brunswick, NJ 4...[...]

The editors of The SweetHome were on GMA sharing their picks for the top Christmas lights on the market. After extensive testing, they chose Christmas Designers' 5 mm wide angle conical lights as the best outdoor Christmas lights!                         Ganda Suthivarakom, editor of The Sweethome, and ABC News’ Paula Faris put...[...]

How to Take Pictures with Christmas Lights in the Foreground or Background Christmas comes but only once each year. And each passing holiday season offers you the opportunity to add to your stash of precious Christmas memories. But there's no better way to supplement those memories than through the magic of photography. The Christmas season provides many photographic opportunities. But...[...]

Christmas trees symbolize the magic and joy of the holiday season. So, it only makes sense to provide your tree with the care that will help keep it lush, green, and lovely all the way into the New Year. And doing so will bear benefits beyond just the appearance of your tree. A well cared for and healthy tree will...[...]

For hundreds of years, the go-to light for celebrating Christmas was the candle. The warm, cheery glow of candlelight no doubt added an elegant touch to many a Christmas tree in bygone years. But candlelit Christmas trees also sparked many a house fire that in a flash transformed a happy holiday into a terrible tragedy. All of that changed with...[...]

Domenick DellaNeve passed away recently. You didn't know him; I didn't either. But he lived a long, full life. And from all accounts, he lived a very rich life, a life that touched many others. I imagine that many people wouldn't have considered Domenick a particularly exceptional man - at least not in the (sometimes flawed) terms that society considers...[...]

Counting down the days until Christmas is a great way to build anticipation for the holiday season and get you and your family in a more festive mood. Mark a few dates for decorating to begin your Christmas celebrations, and the excitement for the upcoming season will continue to build. You can easily get started with planning the upcoming season...[...]

We came across a recent news story that was kind of humorous, in a way. And in another way, a little bit spooky. We thought we'd share it with you. It seems that in the Philippines, the government takes the quality of Christmas lights rather seriously. According to the news story, a governmental department called the Department of Trade and...[...]

Much of the information we provide about installing Christmas lights and decorations is focused on homeowners. But that's not really fair! After all, millions of Christmas Enthusiasts aren't homeowners. Instead, they live in apartments, townhomes, and condos. But there's no reason that these millions of Christmas Enthusiasts can't participate in the Christmas decorating fun. Because even if you don't live...[...]

Christmas Displays: Your Secret Social Media Strategy Social media has quickly become the easiest way to share our favorite ideas, pictures, and products with our friends and family. When the holiday season rolls around, it only makes sense that Christmas social media posts tend to skyrocket in popularity. Pictures of your sparkling Christmas tree lights, warm white icicle lights outside...[...]

Have you seen the Christmas comedy classic: National Lampoon's Holiday Vacation? If so, you're sure to remember Clark Griswold's ultra-ambitious Christmas light project for his home. His would be a home that could be seen from space, by golly. He had strung so many lights on his house that when they were all turned on, the power company had to...[...]

Your Christmas light display last year - was it all you had hoped for? When you stood back and surveyed your handiwork from the curbside, were you satisfied with it? Was it everything you'd expected it to be? Or did you experience a tiny tinge of disappointment? Perhaps you felt that your display was missing something, just some final touch...[...]

Christmas time is fast approaching and with it comes the time to start decorating!  For those full of the holiday spirit, decorating is a fun and creative time, and for those who are not quite in the holiday spirit, this time of year can be full of stress and hair-pulling. Regardless of which category you fall into, these 17 ways...[...]

So you're thinking of hiring a professional Christmas light installer to put up your Christmas light display this year? That's not a bad idea. In fact, it's a very good idea. Every holiday season there's a frightful rash of injuries, trips to the ER — and even the occasional death — as homeowners perform light installation chores that are very...[...]

Would you like to add a unique and enchanting dimension to your outdoor Christmas display this season? Consider hanging a number of animated snowfall tubes within the winter-bare foliage of your trees. Animated snowfall tubes - also called falling snow lights - consist of a series of brilliant white LED lights that illuminate sequentially from top to bottom within a clear...[...]

Ah, Christmas! For most people, it's the happiest time of the year. It's a time when people are friendlier, kinder, more generous, and magnanimous. It's when the Christmas spirit almost makes the age-old wish for 'peace on earth, goodwill among men' seem truly possible. And the sights! Everywhere you go you can see stunning, jaw-dropping displays of Christmas lighting that...[...]

Today's question is one that we're asked quite frequently. Chuck in Omaha is the latest to ask us this question: How long do LED Christmas lights last? Before I get into the details of actually answering the question, I'd like to post a little editorial preamble… Be Careful Who You Ask We take pains here at Christmas Designers to be...[...]

Many people wonder how, as professional installers, we're able to quickly attach Christmas lights to brick, concrete or stucco. These surfaces can be difficult to work with and time-consuming to install. This is where hot glue comes in. Using hot glue to attach lights to solid, non painted surfaces is quick, easy and very effective. This type of installation application...[...]

Today we’re answering one of the most frequently asked questions we receive and that’s, what is the most popular style of Christmas light you sell? That's a question we get asked all the time by people trying to decide which lights they should buy. It's a natural question to ask, and it's also a very easy question to answer. Because...[...]

I work in the Christmas business all year long. And because of that, I think sometimes people wonder if maybe I get a little bit jaded about Christmas: Since I'm around Christmas-related activity all the time, doesn't that blunt the joy and excitement of Christmas when the holiday season rolls around? Nope. I'm happy to say that it doesn't. Mostly...[...]

It's Sad, But Even the Christmas Industry Has its Share of Bad Apples A top-quality commercial Christmas tree is an investment that will pay many dividends throughout decades of service. But buying a commercial Christmas tree is a major expenditure. And for all sizable purchases, caution is warranted. That's because most industries have their scam artists and snake-oil salesmen. And...[...]

It's hard to believe, but another holiday season is just around the corner. Time truly does fly! But for Christmas Enthusiasts, that's good news. The sooner Christmas comes, the better. It seems the world is forever in need of that precious moment of peace and joy that Christmas always brings. And one thing we know about Christmas Enthusiasts: They're always...[...]

It's Never Too Early to Get Ready for Installing Next Season's Christmas Light Display As you read this, Christmas may be a ways off. But it's never too early to start planning for it. After all, part of what makes Christmas the most wonderful time of the year is the anticipation and the buildup. And no matter the time of...[...]

Use LED Christmas Lighting to Create a Warm and Cheery Ambiance for the Outdoors We're a big proponent of using LED bulbs for Christmas décor. But in truth, the very same LED bulbs that are used for Christmas lighting can be used for a wide range of purposes year-round. One great example is using LED retrofit lights to cast a...[...]

Christmas Enthusiasts are just like everyone else when it comes to shopping: we're all looking for the best bargains available. ...And that certainly applies to shop for Christmas lights. Most Christmas Enthusiasts are willing to spend big bucks on their Christmas decorations. But like everyone else, they want the best value possible from each dollar spent. That's one of the...[...]

For some time now, lots of people -- us included -- have been heralding LED Christmas Lights as a wonderful innovation. We, and many others, have for years proclaimed LED Christmas Lights as a great boon to Christmas Enthusiasts. But some of you just aren't seeing it. Instead, lots of Christmas Enthusiasts remain unconvinced about the advantages of LEDs over...[...]

Commercial Christmas trees are used primarily by businesses and municipalities, and they have a different mission to fulfill than private Christmas trees. That’s why RGB lighting and animated Christmas trees are the perfect solutions for municipalities and organizations trying to upgrade their Christmas light display. When you use the Majestic Mountain Pine, you won’t merely be opting for a cute...[...]

Have you considered starting a Christmas light installation business? If you're among the many people looking for a way to ramp up your income and be your own boss, it's certainly worth considering. The Christmas light installation business offers a unique opportunity because it doesn't require a large investment to get started. It also requires little in terms of prior...[...]

Do you pack away your Christmas lights at the end of each holiday season? Do you take down your Christmas designs, carefully place them in containers, and put them in storage? Do your lights languish out-of-sight and out-of-mind, hidden away in the dark of a closet or attic from July to November? If so, what a waste! Why limit your...[...]

A pool party can be a great way for friends and family members to get together and have some fun while cooling off from the heat. With the summer approaching, these gatherings are going to play a big role in plans for many people. If you are planning one of these events and want to make sure that it stands...[...]

With the selection of modern outdoor lighting solutions, you have a variety of designs that are truly unique. Instead of the older designs that favored practical lighting over style, you can now choose from a range of lights that will allow the individual to add a more personal touch to outdoor spaces. The following includes some of the most unique outdoor...[...]

Pretty globe string lights are no longer used just for decorating the house and yard for Christmas. Many designs for outdoor areas, and a few insides, have come together using globe string lights, hung in an array of patterns to fit any area or event. Canopy Patterns When designing the canopy for any space, the first thing to decide is...[...]

When deciding the main use of a pergola, people tend to focus on furniture needs, such as dining tables, outdoor patio chairs, and couches, or barbecues and fire pits. And at times, lighting is not decided until the furniture is picked out, and must then fit in with the rest of the décor. Whether looking for something simple, elegant, or...[...]

More than 75% of homeowners are making updates to their outdoor living areas, and many of them are turning to the latest trends in backyard lighting to determine what would best suit their needs. Energy-Efficient Exterior Lighting As more options become available, many people are choosing products that are all-around more efficient. LED lights are rising in popularity for outdoor...[...]

Decorating the house for Christmas can be some real fun. With lights and decorations, the house gets a nice festive feel, and it helps everyone get into the holiday spirit. While decorations and lights might be great to put up and nice to have around, nobody really enjoys the part where you remove the decorations and pack them away for...[...]

For most people, decorating the home for Christmas is just a nice way to make the house a little more festive and spread some holiday cheer. For others, it offers a chance to go over the top and make a display that will really get some attention. Elaborate Christmas light shows are nothing new, but in recent years, it has...[...]

Hanging up your Christmas lights is a fun and classic way to spread some holiday cheer and build a sense of community with your neighbors and friends. But sadly, it isn’t always that simple. In some parts of the country, there are Christmas light laws that dictate how you can hang your Christmas lights or how long you can keep...[...]

Christmas is fast approaching, and for those still engulfed in decorating, the last couple weeks left may be more panicked than usual, especially for those trying to think outside the box for this year’s holiday décor. But all one really needs is an idea, one tiny detail, that just may bring together an entire room, or in this case, a porch...[...]

The answer is yes: most Christmas lights do contain trace amounts of lead. So do miniblinds. And some cosmetic products. And extension cords. And computer cords. And batteries. And the power cords of essentially every single item of electrically powered equipment in your home. And even the soil in your lawn. And that "lead-free" plumbing that delivers drinking water to...[...]

Christmas will be here before you know it. And this year, as always, lots of communities around the nation will hold Christmas lighting contests. It's become a very popular Christmastime tradition. And though there's only one first-place winner for each contest, it's a win-win for everyone involved - the participants, the spectators, and the community at large. But if you're...[...]

Hi Jason, Can you explain why someone would want to use a 5 mm Wide Angle Conical Christmas light as opposed to the classic bulb design of the M5? - Chris Hi Chris, Thanks for asking; that's actually a very important question. It's important because I feel that lots of Christmas Enthusiasts as well as casual Christmas lighters are missing...[...]

We sell many wonderful products at Christmas Designers. But one of our very favorite products tends to fly under the radar a little bit. And that's a shame because it means lots of Christmas Enthusiasts are missing out on one of the most delightful of holiday decorations: animated snowfall tubes. Enchanting, and a Little Bit Magical The very best Christmas...[...]

One of life's greatest joys for many Christmas Enthusiasts is decorating the outsides of their homes for Christmas. Getting all the lights out of storage, clambering up ladders, and attaching the lights to eaves and trees is a yearly ritual - one that spells the beginning of the holiday season for millions of Christmas Enthusiasts worldwide. But there's a problem...[...]

If you're a Christmas Enthusiast, you take a lot of pride in your holiday displays. You go through a lot of work to put them up every year and endure no small expense in buying and maintaining them. And while you certainly enjoy the breathtaking beauty of your Christmas light displays, you get even more satisfaction from the joy that...[...]

This is the time of year that Christmas Enthusiasts dream about for months on end - it's time to decorate for Christmas. Part of decorating for Christmas, of course, involves shopping for Christmas lights. And that can be fun, too. But that fun can be spoiled - or at least tainted a bit - when Christmas Enthusiasts make some common...[...]

Long chains of leaves or flowers, known as garlands, have been around for centuries. They were originally used in religious ceremonies, but over time were more commonly used as decorations in homes and other buildings at times of celebration. They were worn during weddings, festivals, and placed on adorned statues. Today, the garland is most commonly used to decorate homes...[...]

Strength lies in numbers. Power derives from strength. These two truisms can help you elevate your Christmas light display from the ordinary to the exceptional. Unfortunately, it's a concept that too few Christmas Enthusiasts utilize in designing their light displays. The Common and the Ordinary We've noticed a trend as of late. It seems that the go-to color scheme that...[...]

For anyone trying to make their Christmas indoor and outdoor lighting display memorable, choosing the right Christmas lights is tough. With so many LED Christmas light options such as wide angle conicals, mini lights and stringers, icicles, light line and Twinkly Home lights, there is a near-endless variety of options to choose from. The number of lights you use, mixing...[...]

If you're an experienced Christmas Enthusiast, then you probably already know exactly what you're going to do for this year's Christmas light display. You've likely decided about the lights you'll be installing, and where you'll be installing them. But if you're a newbie Christmas Enthusiast, you probably don't have it all planned out. You probably don't know which lights to...[...]

Halloween decorating and light displays are increasingly found in neighborhoods around the country. As the light displays become more sophisticated, you find more Halloween enthusiasts lighting up their home and yard. Here are our top 10 picks for Halloween light displays in 2015. The Animated Ghostbusters At first glance, the lights display on this house appears to be just a...[...]

Hi Jason, what is the difference in the Christmas lights and materials that professional Christmas installers use compared to what the average homeowner uses? - Henry Hi Henry, That's a great question. But like the answers to a great many questions, the answer to this question begins with: "It depends…" Because in reality, you could break homeowners down into two...[...]

Christmas is all-encompassing. The Christmas spirit isn't something that you experience only at home. When it's that time of year, you feel the Christmas spirit all the time, and everywhere you go. So does everybody else. When people are out and about during the holiday season, they expect to see lots of grand displays of Christmas lights - and not...[...]

Christmas is almost here again, which means it’s time to start thinking about decorations. But what to do? There are dozens of decoration types, including wreaths, lights, garland, and of course, stockings. And there are almost as many themes to organize those pretty props to make a mantel shine as brightly as the ever-popular Christmas tree. So, here’s a simple...[...]

Your Christmas light display last year - was it all you had hoped for? When you stood back and surveyed your handiwork from the curbside, were you satisfied with it? Was it everything you'd expected it to be? Or did you experience a tiny tinge of disappointment? Perhaps you felt that your display was missing something, just some final touch...[...]

Are you shopping for commercial Christmas trees for this holiday season? If so, you probably already know that you have plenty of choices - too many choices, you might already have decided. But even if you've been somewhat overwhelmed by the sheer number of trees on the market, we recommend that you add one more to your list for consideration...[...]

Have you included some of our LED Animated Snowfall tubes in your outdoor Christmas decorations? If not, you might want to consider doing so. Because snowfall tubes can add sort of a unique, mystical element to your outdoor holiday décor. If you haven't yet seen our snowfall tubes in action, take a look at the video above. There are many different...[...]

For all Christmas Enthusiasts, Christmas is truly a magical time of year. And for most Christmas Enthusiasts, the yearly tradition of installing Christmas lighting signals the beginning of that magical season. But there's a common scenario that's played out year after year among Christmas Enthusiasts: An enthusiast invests money on his Christmas lighting and outdoor décor. He pours hours of...[...]

Hi Jason, I'm making the switch to professional grade LED Christmas lights this year. But I'm perplexed by all the various lens designs and I'm at my wits end trying to figure out what is the best Christmas lights for outdoor foliage lighting. Please Help!   - Gary Gary, this is a question that comes up quite frequently. And it's...[...]

There is nothing that can put you in the holiday mood like a Christmas tree. Putting it up in your living room and decorating it is a ritual that brings the family together and marks the true beginning of the season. Heading down to the local hardware store or garden center to choose the perfect tree, then sheltering in the...[...]

And not just for big cities…  Hundreds of millions of dollars are spent on Christmas decorations every year by municipalities and communities of all sizes. But is it all a tremendous waste of money? Is it a frivolous frittering of public resources? Hardly. No matter where you live, dressing up your city in a grand display of Christmas lights can...[...]

Christmas is a time of fun and festivities. It's a time of friendship and family. It's a time of peace and goodwill. But let's face it - Christmas is also a time of business. There's nothing wrong with that. After all, without the commercial aspects of Christmas, we'd be hard-pressed to be able to enjoy all the other aspects of...[...]

Wrapping outdoor trees in lights can elevate your outdoor party, wedding, or Christmas display from great to spectacular. It's a wonderful way to make sightseeing Christmas Enthusiasts say "ooh" and "ahh" as they slowly pass by your home. But for all the 'oomph' that wrapping trees will add to your display, it's not a difficult task. Just follow a few...[...]

LED light adoption has increased by a double from the figure from just a couple of years ago. Two-thirds of Americans have purchased LED lights for some part of their home, whether it is for the lights in the rooms, Christmas lights, or other uses. Osram Sylvania conducts a Socket Survey yearly to check on the lighting habits of Americans...[...]

As the old saying goes, there's a right way and a wrong way to do every job. And that's especially true for installing Christmas lights. In fact, for every type of surface to which you wish to attach a light, there's probably one right way and lots of wrong ways to do it. Choosing that one 'right way' will pay...[...]

If you're a Christmas Enthusiast gearing up for another great holiday season, you've probably got some decisions to make. And unless you already have on hand all the Christmas lights you'll need, one of those decisions will be very basic: what kind of bulbs to buy. For light lines that are used in outdoor displays, particularly for outlining structures, C9...[...]

This Christmas light buying guide will guide you through some of the major choices you’ll need to make when shopping for your lights this season. Whether you are shopping for your home or are in need of commercial Christmas lights, you’ll find a few helpful tips for picking out the lights that best suit your needs. It won’t take long...[...]

If you're in charge of picking out the Christmas lights and decorations for your homeowner's association entrance, you have a weighty responsibility on your shoulders. That's because the entrance to your HOA forms visitors' very first impression of your neighborhood. And if you're not careful, you can give first-time visitors the distinct impression that they're entering Scroogeville. But your task...[...]

Planning an outdoor party? Whether your party will be held on your patio or at some other outdoor venue, lighting can make all the difference in creating an elegant, ethereal atmosphere for your party. Lighting can take your party from ho-hum to unforgettably delightful. And the very same string lights that you might use to decorate your place for Christmas...[...]

"Do You Sell Any Christmas Lights that are Made in the USA?" That's a question that we hear frequently at Christmas Designers, and truthfully - though we'll admit that we may get a bit tired of repeatedly answering that question - we're not really tired of hearing the question. The reason is that that question indicates some good things. It...[...]

Understanding the Differences Between Incandescent and LED Christmas Lights Once upon a time - and not so terribly long ago - candles ruled the roost when it came to decorative Christmas lighting. Candles, in fact, we're the go-to choice for many centuries simply because they were essentially the only practical choice. But then an invention by one Thomas Alva Edison...[...]

First impressions are important. A wise old saying tells us that's true. And modern-day scientific research supports the wisdom of the old saying. That's why many homeowners associations spend a considerable chunk of change on making entryways appear elegant and stately. They understand that first impressions really are important. They understand that the entryway to their HOA can quickly plant...[...]

The kids are back in school, there's a nip in the night air, and football season is underway. That means that Halloween is right around the corner. And that's good news for most Americans. Everyone knows that the most popular holiday is Christmas. But did you know that the annual Fall Festival of Fright ranks third in popularity, just behind...[...]

You can do your part in shining a pink glow of hope upon the fight against breast cancer. Today - this very day - nearly 640 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in the United States.* This hour - this very hour - more than 4 women will die from breast cancer in the United States.* According to...[...]

The Contest: At Christmas Designers, we love our customers and that's why we're making it easy for one of our loyal fans on social media to win a $150 gift certificate to christmasdesigners.com It's easy to enter, just follow these steps: Fill out the contact form so we know how to get in contact with you if you've won the...[...]

Get a Head Start on Making this Christmas Season Special How was your Christmas last year? Was it great? Was it less than the best you've ever had? No matter what last Christmas was like for you, all that remains of it is the memories – lots of good memories, we hope. Christmases past, of course, offers us nothing except...[...]

Decorations that everyone looks forward to each holiday season. What makes Christmas so special? To be sure, there are lots of reasons that Christmas is such a special and unique time of the year for everyone. But part of the appeal of Christmas is the universal celebration of the holiday. Everyone gets involved - including businesses and cities. Take a...[...]

LED Christmas lights are great for celebrating all seasons. According to an old song (and an even older book of the Bible), "to everything, there is a season." That age-old wisdom also applies to modern LED lighting. For every season, there are colors that are most particularly appropriate. After all, we associate certain sights, sounds, and moods with each of...[...]

The emotional appeal of Christmas colors and why they make us feel good. For the past few years, our most popular color of LED Christmas lights at Christmas Designers has been warm white. The warm white LED light has a slight yellow hue that many Christmas enthusiasts describe as a warm color. For some folks, some lights capture more of...[...]

There are plenty of routines and rituals that make decorating for Christmas an important tradition in many households. Putting up your Christmas decor sets the scene for the coming celebrations and gets everyone in the holiday spirit. Whether you’re a new homeowner sprucing up your space for the first time or a Christmas enthusiast, you’ll want to make sure you...[...]

Celebrate the traditions of the holiday season using LED lights, Garlands, and Christmas Wreaths. Even in the midst of these dog days of August, there is a whiff of change in the air. The days are getting shorter and across the country, teachers and students are returning to the classroom. Yes, Christmas is just around the corner, and it’s never...[...]

After being challenged by our team, Jason Woodward takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. For more information on ALS or to donate, please visit http://www.alsa.org[...]

Is this year going to be your very first time putting up Christmas lights? Here's a little bit of practical advice for helping you off to a smooth start. OK, you've decided. This year is going to be the year you take the plunge. This year, you're going to join the ever-growing group of Christmas Enthusiasts who make Christmas so...[...]

The very best Christmas displays aren't only about colorful Christmas lights. As any self-respecting Christmas Enthusiast knows, the primary colors of Christmas are red and green. But do you know why green is a primary Christmas color? It's because of the centuries-old tradition of making greenery a part of Christmas celebrations. It’s a tradition that took root through the age-old...[...]

Doing Some Shopping For This Year's Christmas Display? There's Something You Should Know. Psst. I've got a secret for you. Now don't share this with just anyone. But if you're shopping for Christmas lights and decorations, there's something you should know: buy commercials. Yes, that's right. Even if you're an individual Christmas Enthusiast purchasing lights and decorations for your home...[...]

Decorating commercial buildings with C9 LED Christmas lights is a great way to show your holiday spirit AND reap the benefits of customer goodwill. As Christmas draws closer, you're probably laying out plans for your home's Christmas display. You're probably also thinking of ways you'll want to improve your display from last year, and inventorying your supply of Christmas lights...[...]

Christmas LED lights aren't just for the holidays. They can brighten your life all year round. Even if it isn’t the holiday season right now, there are still several ways you can put your LED Christmas lights or string light sets to good use. These lights work well for illuminating both indoor and outdoor spaces no matter the season and...[...]

Since their introduction, LED icicle Christmas lights have become one of the most popular types of Christmas lighting. But in truth, LED icicle lights are great for creating innovative and eye-catching décor at any time of the year. Icicle Christmas light sets are composed of short strings of M5 mini-bulbs dangling down from a mainline. The strings of bulbs vary...[...]

Does Christmas sometimes leave a nasty aftertaste in your mouth as the bills roll in and the interest expenses mount? If so, you might greatly benefit from planning a Christmas budget. If you head into the Christmas season without knowing how much you can spend, you might end the Christmas season feeling like Ebenezer Scrooge – haunted by Christmases past...[...]

Tips for Christmas Preparation That Will Help You Get the Most Out of Your Holiday Celebrations Preparing for the holidays well in advance of the season can remove the end-of-year stress associated with buying gifts, decorating the house, and organizing travel. With a few precise plans and a well-developed budget, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to prepare for...[...]

LED Christmas Lights Offer Perfect Year-Round Décor for Childrens' Rooms Looking for a new way to brighten up your child’s bedroom? White Christmas lights or other string lights are a fun and creative way to illuminate kid’s bedrooms throughout the year. LED string lights are easy to customize, inexpensive, and typically last for several months or years at a time...[...]

Green is the new white, and that's why at Christmas Designers we strive to provide eco-friendly lighting products "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas," The continued sentiment of generations of Christmas enthusiasts, both before and after Bing Crosby sang those lyrics in the immortal Christmas tune White Christmas. While most Christmas enthusiasts continue to long for a white Christmas, there's...[...]

Christmas Designers offers a variety of professional, commercial Christmas decorating services to our clients throughout the world. From domestic based sales to world wide consulting services, we offer a variety of professional services that allow our clients to create a truly unique holiday program that is sure to stand out and get noticed. Domestic United States Holiday Sales For over...[...]

Outdoor Christmas Displays and Holiday Displays Nothing brings the holiday feeling to life more than a stunning visual display. Whether you’re looking for a spectacular giant Christmas tree or a simple, but fun pole mounted Christmas decoration, Christmas Designers offers a vast array of quality visual commercial displays to fit any budget. Skyline Displays Perhaps you want to make a...[...]

Pole Mounted Christmas Decorations Decorations to Deck Out Your Poles     Whether you are looking to light up the streets of a municipality or draw holiday customers into your shopping center; pole mount decorations are a great way to accomplish this. Pole decs have been a favorite of cities, towns and shopping centers for over 100 years. Shortly after...[...]

Christmas Designers provides expert services not only to consult about the type of decorations that are appropriate and desirable for a commercial, municipal or religious building or site, but also to provide customized or partially customized decoration products and services. When budget is a concern -- which is increasingly common in today's difficult financial climate -- Christmas Designers will help...[...]

Holiday Skylines Welcome visitors to your city, town or shopping center in a spectacular way ... Skylines from Christmas Designers. Our festive and colorful skylines are manufactured using the finest garland, lavishly lit with U.L. approved components, and are available with a variety of lighting, style, and ornamentation options. Need something extra special? Let Christmas Designers create a custom design...[...]

The Christmas garland is without a doubt the key element to most holiday decorating programs. A simple steel skeleton can easily be turned into an eye-catching work of art by simply using the right color and style of garlands. Christmas Designers carries a complete line of colorful color blend and super sheen garlands that are great for bringing an old...[...]

Indoor and Outdoor Christmas Trees - Commercial Christmas Trees from 16 ft to over 100 ft in Height We began selling commercial Christmas trees and decorations nearly 35 years ago. During the early days, we focused strictly on selling and installing top quality decorations for cities, businesses and communities. While a lot has changed within our business over the years...[...]

Sometimes in this fast-paced, and hectic world, we tend to forget the small things that matter most. When it comes to commercial Christmas decorations, whether it’s a pole decoration, or a 100 ft. giant Christmas tree, these small, yet undeniably crucial things are the hardware. When you use the proper hardware, it will certainly make the job much easier, and...[...]

Add a festive eye-catching splash to your city, town, shopping center, or government complex with our colorful and unique banners. Christmas Designers features a complete line of banner designs for every season, event, and holiday. Our street pole banners are a great way to attract attention to your city, shopping center or private organization. Whether your town is celebrating its...[...]

Christmas Designers is exploring the possibility of expanding their eCommerce distribution facility in Sherman, TX. The building being considered is part of the old Burlington Building Complex on the South Side of Sherman. The complex dates back to the late 1800s and is considered a historic site.[...]

How-To Tips for Hanging Christmas Lights on a Variety of Surfaces If you’re a fan of the National Lampoon Vacation series of movies, you probably remember Clark Griswold's Christmas light installation antics in Christmas Vacation. Old Clark made a number of buffoonish mistakes in that movie, all to great comedic effect. But in real-life terms, Clark's Christmas light installation techniques...[...]

Build-Your-Own C7 and C9 Light Lines: Not Just For Professionals When you're looking to buy light lines for your Christmas lighting project, your choices really boil down to two options: 1. Buy ready-made stringer sets that are ready to use right out of the box 2. Buy empty socket light lines, bulbs, and fittings, and build your own custom-made light...[...]

Some people prefer chocolate. Some prefer vanilla. Some prefer strawberry. And some people prefer some other exotic flavor. If you ask people about their favorite flavor of ice cream, you'll get some pretty decisive answers. There's not a lot of wishy-washiness when it comes to favorite ice cream flavors. And similarly, there's not a lot of wishy-washiness when it comes...[...]

April 2nd was declared World Autism Awareness Day in 2007 by the United Nations. A few years later, the Light It Up Blue initiative was born, promoting awareness and facilitating a more open conversation about what autism is, how it affects communities and individuals, and how we can support the cause for research, treatment, and cures. Wearing blue isn’t only...[...]

We all know that scene from National Lampoons when Clark brings out the tubs of lights, and to the utter dismay of his son, they are all tangled in a huge ball. Doesn’t really scream FUN! So, in order to avoid this scenario, we have a few great tips that are sure to make the weekend in November a slam...[...]

Minleon LED Retrofit Bulbs If you're a Christmas enthusiast shopping for LED Christmas lighting, you're faced with sort of a 'good news-bad news' scenario. The good news is that you have a vast array of products and price ranges to choose from. The bad news is that you have a vast array of products and price ranges to choose from...[...]

  What's a Four-Letter Word for Christmas? The phrase "four-letter word" doesn't exactly convey a positive connotation, does it? It's a phrase that conjures up words that cause censors to bleep and mothers to scold. If you accidentally bang your thumb with a hammer you're liable to let slip one of those four-letter words. If you're a comic working blue...[...]

If you've spent any time at all on our website, you know that we're very high on LED Christmas lights. We consider them the far better choice over incandescents for Christmas enthusiasts and professional installers. And it's not just because we sell them. After all, there's still some demand for incandescent lights, so we sell those too. So whether you...[...]

Commercial Light Trees: Elegant and Durable Christmas Grandeur Our commercial light trees represent a study in contrasts: elegantly beautiful and yet cast-iron durable; add a touch of sophistication and excitement to any Christmas display, yet astoundingly simple to assemble and install. These light trees are very popular in commercial installations, but they're also great for residential homes. We offer our...[...]

From candles to LED Christmas lights, a lot has changed in the past 100 years. For many centuries, if you wanted to light up your home with bright and cheery Christmas lights, you had one choice - fire. Lamps and candles were just about the only options available, with candles serving as the go-to source of decorative Christmas lighting for...[...]

If you're a frequent visitor to ChristmasDesigners.com, you know that we regularly post in-depth articles about the products we sell. But in this case, I'm posting a review of a product that we don't sell. Why would I do that? It's simply because I've been very impressed with this product. I was asked to review it awhile back, and I...[...]

  It’s no secret that LED Christmas lights can save lots of energy. In fact, depending on the type of light set, the energy savings can be anywhere from 80% to 95%. But if you're like a lot of people these days, when you hear numbers like this you probably just assume that it’s marketing hype, with very little basis...[...]

Full Wave LED Christmas Lights: A Quicker Flicker Can Make a Difference When you're shopping for LED Christmas lights, you should be aware of the difference between full-wave lights and half-wave lights. All LED Christmas lights are either a full-wave or half-wave, and we do offer both varieties in our online store. All of the professional/commercial grade lights we sell...[...]

C6 LED Christmas Lights Look Great in a Wide Variety of Lighting Applications Everyone remembers the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. It's the story of a little girl who (quite rudely!) barged uninvited into the home of an unsuspecting family of bears: a mom bear, a daddy bear, and a baby bear. The bears were out, so Goldilocks...[...]

Christmas is a magical time of year. Why shouldn’t you have a magic Christmas tree and magic Christmas decorations to go along with the festivities? Furthermore, why shouldn’t we be able to look at outdoor commercial Christmas trees that enchant and wow? This blog discusses how you can make a magical outdoor Christmas display for your home or business. Most...[...]

White is white, right? Wrong. When it comes to buying LED Christmas lights, if you want white, you're going to have to clarify that decision just a bit. Because as it turns out, there's really no such thing as "just white" - at least when it comes to LED lights. In fact, there are three variations of white LEDs: warm...[...]

Planning on buying some new lights for Christmas this year? Why not buy them early and get double-duty out of them? It's worth considering because those Christmas light sets can also be used to make great Halloween light displays. Though no holiday is as big as Christmas, Halloween is pretty popular in its own right. And lots of people that...[...]

Best LED Christmas Lights for Outdoor Lighting Approach a group of experts in any field, and ask a question that begins with: "What's the best all-around…," and you're likely to end up with a lively discussion on your hands. That's because defining "the best" of anything is usually rather difficult. And the varying opinions and experiences of those with knowledge...[...]

Have a Holiday Ball With HoliSpheres When you buy Christmas decorations that are easy to use, easy to store, and suitable for use on many occasions throughout the year, you're getting great value for your money. And that's the case with Holispheres. Holispheres are simple in design; it's one of those products that make you wonder why nobody thought of...[...]

Commercial-Grade Outdoor Christmas Trees Offer Majestic Beauty and Provide a Magnetic Draw Know these 5 tips before buying one… The phone rings. I answer it. And on the other end is a voice of desperation. The conversation begins like so many other calls we receive: "Hi, I'm Jane Smith with the City of Smithville. I'm stuck with having to find...[...]

M5 LED Christmas Lights Offer Great Versatility for Both Indoor and Outdoor Use Is it an outie or an innie? That's a question that might cross one's mind during a bout of self-absorbed naval gazing. But it's also a question that might come to mind when you're planning this year's Christmas light display. That's because some LED Christmas bulbs are...[...]

Once upon a time candles were used to add decorative lights to Christmas trees. There's no doubt that a Christmas tree lit with the bright and cheery light of candles was a beautiful sight. There's also no doubt that many a home was reduced to a pile of cinders and ashes as a result of the combination of candles and...[...]

When it comes to wrapping trees and scattering the foliage with LED Christmas light sets, most people, ourselves included, use 5 mm Wide Angle Conical light set. Conicals are by far the most popular LED set we sell and look great for foliage lighting. We also see a number of people going with M5 light sets, which have a similar...[...]

It's no secret that not everyone can install Christmas lights like a pro. In fact, most people are more than content to go down to their local big box store, buy a few boxes of inexpensive Christmas lights, and randomly string them around their yard. But then there are those folks that don't just want to keep up with the...[...]

We've all see the businesses and homes that are outlined with absolutely perfect perimeter lighting. Every bulb is exactly in line with the next bulb and every dormer, ridge row, and architectural structure is cleanly outlined with no extra cord or bulbs hanging off the end. When done correctly, perimeter lighting can take an ordinary lighting project and turn it...[...]

As professional Christmas installers, one of the most valued pieces of hardware that we carry with us is slide on plugs, also known as zip plugs or vampire plugs. Our toolboxes are always crammed full of hundreds of these handy little plugs. We've come to count on the slide on plugs so much that we don't know how we ever...[...]

One of our favorite ways to install professional looking C7 and C9 perimeter light line is with LiteClip Strips. LiteClip strips consist of 5' plastic strips that are permanently attached with adhesive, staples, or screws. Once the strips have been installed, you simply clip on the appropriate size clip for fast perimeter lighting installations year after year. Clips are available...[...]

Many people often wonder when is it appropriate to turn on my Christmas lights for the holiday season... Traditionally, Thanksgiving weekend has been the unofficial start of the Christmas decorating season and many people light everything up even later, using December 1st as their target date. But recently we've seen more and more people begin to break tradition and choose...[...]

One of the most frequently asked questions we get is, "Do you sell made in the USA Christmas lights?" Many of us strive to buy the USA made products as often as possible, and it can be frustrating when we have no other option but to buy something that was made in China, Vietnam or India. Most Americans that are...[...]

Making sure you have the adequate electrical infrastructure in place is critical in order to safely light up your home or business. In the third part of this multi-part how-to Christmas electrical series, we're going to be taking a look at how to know if you have enough electrical infrastructure for your Christmas lights and decorations. In the previous two...[...]

In part 1 of our Christmas Electric 101 series, we reviewed how to calculate how many watts and amps your Christmas lights and decorations are using. Knowing this helps you keep your lighting and decor safely lit without overloading any circuits or cords. If you've spent much time installing Christmas lights, then you've probably experienced the frustration of tripped breakers...[...]

When the holiday season rolls around, most homeowners see an inevitable bump in their electric bill. After all, powering all those LED Christmas lights, net lights, C7 and C9 bulbs, and mini lights throughout your home and yard requires significant electricity. Christmas is already expensive, which is why it’s smart to use a line splitter for Christmas lights this year...[...]

How do I calculate how much electricity my Christmas lights and decorations use? This is a question we are frequently asked. To help you understand not only how to calculate your electrical needs, but also how to use this information to make sure you are not overloading your electrical cords and circuits, we're putting together a multi-part blog series that...[...]

Are you ready to celebrate this very green holiday? Green Shirt to wear so you don’t get pinched – CHECK Plenty of Shamrocks – CHECK “KISS ME I’M Irish” pin (even if you’re not!) - CHECK Reservations for the traditional meal of corn beef and cabbage - CHECK Plans to attend a local parade – CHECK Green Beer – CHECK...[...]

When it comes to LED Christmas Lights, the lens design options are impressive. But at the same time, it's confusing as to which design works best in various lighting applications. We receive a lot of calls and emails from customers that are overwhelmed by the number of options available for LED Christmas lights. It wasn't that long ago that Christmas...[...]

One of the most often asked questions we get from customers is, "How long do LED Christmas lights last?". This question is completely understandable. LED Christmas lights are not cheap and while everyone has heard about the great power savings and the recent improvements in LED technology, people are still concerned whether or not the upfront expense of buying LEDs...[...]

When it comes to C7 and C9 LED Christmas lights, you have a choice of either using a pre-molded stringer set which has bulbs that are already attached to the cord, or you can go with what is referred to as empty socket light line and add your own bulbs. Most professionals and experienced Christmas enthusiasts prefer the empty socket...[...]

C7 and C9 LED Christmas lights are two of the most popular styles of Christmas lighting. Traditionally these larger bulbs were extremely power hungry causing high electric bills and making it difficult to install the lights when limited electrical infrastructure was available. However, nowadays with LEDs being so energy efficient, C7 and C9 bulbs have grown in popularity. Nearly half...[...]

This year we've seen a huge surge in people buying LED replacement bulbs. These bulbs fit into any standard C7 or C9 light socket and offer 40% more illumination than the standard LED stringer style sets. When buying LED replacement bulbs, it's important to understand that not all bulbs are created equal. By spending a few extra cents per bulb...[...]

A frequently asked question we receive on a daily basis is, "With LED Christmas lights if one bulb goes out will the whole set go out?" The answer to this question is not as simple as it might seem. It all depends on what kind of outage we're talking about. Since the one piece LED bulb and socket design is...[...]

This year we're featuring brand new C9 LED Christmas Lights that have already gotten a lot of attention on our website. This set has the best illumination of any C9 stringer set that we've seen. The best feature is the fact that the lens is threaded allowing you to remove it and replace the LED if it goes out. This...[...]

As LED Christmas lights have begun to outsell traditional incandescent light sets, more and more new sellers have begun to emerge into the online LED market with inaccurate claims on LED Christmas light specs. Although there are a number of reputable sellers throughout the Christmas industry, there is also a fair share of less than reputable sites making unrealistic promises...[...]

Installing a Male Slide on Plug Male and female slide on plugs is often used by professional Christmas installers. Slide on plugs allows you to custom make your own extension cords as well as custom cut perimeter light line for cleaner and more professional results. Slide on plugs is available in Spt-1 and Spt-2. If the cord you are using...[...]

We are often asked, “How can I start a professional Christmas lighting installation business”. Many people find great enjoyment in installing Christmas lights and decorations on their own home or business and it’s not unusual to wonder how those of us that do make our living doing this professionally actually got started. Just about everyone in this industry has a...[...]

Summer's Here!!! So many families I know will be off this weekend to have a fabulous time camping in their pop up campers, travel trailers, and even tents! Setting up camp becomes a little competitive so why not add some festive lights to your awning or hang our G50 bulbs and the light line between the trees to say "Our...[...]

This beautiful Oregon Cascade Fir Tree was a great addition to our product line last year. In comparison to our already popular Rocky Mountain Pine tree, the Cascade Fir offers three-ply garland (as opposed to 2 plies); 53 tips per branch (as opposed to 31); and has a more downswept branch look for a natural appearance. An increase in the...[...]

Warm White LED Christmas Lights Warm white is the most popular color of LED Christmas lights. It has a slight yellow hue giving it a warmer look that is closer to what most people are familiar with when using traditional incandescent Christmas lights. Warm White LEDs tend to be the most problematic color when it comes to color consistency. The...[...]

You have decided to get your banner program rolling but "What kind of hardware do I need?" This answer can be based on your long term plans or even your budget. Click on the link below to review our banner hardware explanation page. Banner Bracket Explanation Page Your banner hardware is your major investment. Once that's done, the opportunity for...[...]

Spring is in the air and summer is right around the corner! Don't leave your poles "naked".   Once you have made your initial investment in the hardware, it is cost-effective to keep your seasonal banners up! They are sure to add color and excitement to any downtown street, parking area, or community. CALL FOR DETAILS! (800) 432-5139[...]

Christmas Designers strives to offer the best pricing on the web. We will continue to do so although we will be seeing a slight increase in our 2011 pricing. Prices will rise for several reasons: the U.S. Dollar exchange rate is down and continues to fluctuate, the international copper costs continue to rise, labor costs in China have increased and...[...]

I want to change the perimeter lighting around my house from the old-style incandescent light line to a new LED light line. What type of light line would work best for me? Christmas Designers offers LED light line in the three following styles: LED Stringer Sets LED stringer sets are the most popular option of LED perimeter style lighting as...[...]

Why? It is important to keep track of the age of your Christmas lights sets. Older lights are more prone to failure. By knowing the age of your lights; you can put the older ones in less visible areas and you will be able to replace the oldest lights with new ones as they near the end of their life...[...]

Large outdoor LED Christmas Tree designed for cities and businesses to bring some extra holiday cheer. Uses 90% less electricity than traditional trees. Sizes from 16' to 100'. Custom options available.[...]

Around Christmas time, ‘tis the season for cheer and generosity. But also, it’s the season for hectic schedules and mile long to-do lists. Many of us feel a constant strain to get everything done, whether it’s baking cookies, shopping for gifts, enjoying family and friends, and of course… decorating. And while everyone enjoys the splendor of Christmas lights and décor...[...]

Are you looking to create a colorful, interactive, and truly unique holiday display this year? If so, then look no further than our line of Twinkly Home products. These innovative LED Christmas lights sync up with your smartphone to allow you to design and upload custom effects and patterns to wow your friends and family this Christmas. We've welcomed four...[...]

The holidays will be here sooner than you think, which means it’s time to start thinking about buying gifts, seeing family, and decorating your home with Christmas lights and all your other Christmas decorations. If you’re planning on hosting any holiday parties, you should also consider what you need to do to properly prepare your home. While you might have...[...]

These days people expect more from their Christmas lights than simple on/off functionality. They want more control, more colors, and more customization. They don't want a light set that is only capable of a single color, but rather a light that is able to achieve any color combination imaginable. And that is where Twinkly comes in. Twinkly Christmas lights true...[...]

Think for a moment about your picturesque holiday display scene. What’s included? You’re probably envisioning snow falling, twinkly Christmas lights, a Christmas wreath, and of course, presents—but what’s at the center of it all? No holiday scene is complete without a fully decorated Christmas tree. Whether you’re using an artificial or real tree, figuring out how to properly decorate a...[...]

Hang a Wreath on Brick, Concrete, or Stone in Less Than 30 Minutes When it comes to installing Christmas decorations, one of the most often asked questions we receive is how to go about hanging a wreath on brick, concrete, or stone. Fortunately, the process is easier than most people think, but it does require drilling a hole for the...[...]

Bring Your Christmas, Party and Special Event Lighting to Life with Twinkly Music Twinkly is the leading name in animated smart RGB lighting technology. They have revolutionized the industry by offering premier intelligent lighting solutions. Twinkly lights are on everyone’s wish list for the upcoming holiday season. Twinkly lights are controllable via an app on your smartphone. Through the app...[...]

Since the beginning of 2020, the world we knew has been turned upside down. The stability, economic prosperity, and confidence in knowing we have a strong year ahead have suddenly vanished. Many of us are still coming to terms with such a rapid turn of events. We long for the good old days of 2019 when increasing tariffs and tight...[...]

Christmas Designers 3D Foldable Stars are a great way to easily decorate for Christmas or other holidays throughout the year. The fold-flat design allows for easy storage when not in use. Once unfolded, the stars offer an impressive 3-dimensional design that is not only versatile but also looks great. Available in either metallic or fibermesh finishes and in six sizes...[...]

Are you planning to buy LED Christmas lights this year? Avoid these common mistakes… The holiday season will soon be upon us, and that means that people will be buying lots of LED Christmas lights over the next several months. Not surprisingly, we think that's a good thing; after all, we're in the business of selling LED Christmas lights. So...[...]

The holidays are an exciting and nostalgic time, reminding us of when we were young and bringing out a sense of childlike wonder. People decorate for the holiday season for all kinds of reasons. Some people simply enjoy holiday cheer, while others want to spread the contagious holiday spirit to their family members, friends, and passers-by. Additionally, some Christmas enthusiasts...[...]

Attaching Christmas Lights to Brick with Hot Glue When decorating your home for the holidays, there are several different ways to attach your lights to the perimeter. One of the most common ways is to use standard clips, and those work very well for a variety of different materials and designs. However, certain surfaces can make attaching lights a bit...[...]

As the world continues to face the challenges of COVID-19, everyone is looking for ways to support their community. Many families are using COVID Christmas ornaments to adorn their Christmas trees this year as a way to remember the lives lost from 2020. Many people are also using their Christmas lights as a unique and creative way to show their...[...]

For many, November kicks off a familiar ritual. We clear the mantle, drag a horde of holiday nicknacks out of storage, and start picking apart our tangled nests of lights. A prickly tree makes a rare appearance indoors. Pine cones, garlands, sleighs, candy canes, and somehow even nutcrackers all become a big deal almost overnight. Every surface in sight is...[...]

It was 4 years ago at the Christmasworld Expo in Frankfurt Germany that we came across Fairybell Trees for the first time. Marcel van Braak, the owner of Fairybell, immediately captured our attention with his unique product design and attention to detail. These trees were very different from the Chinese made tree of lights that we had previously seen. The...[...]

Before we get started on the how-to portion of this article, we need to say a thing or two about having your Christmas lights hung by a professional light-hanging company. People who hang Christmas lights professionally are a great resource for homeowners. They have all the gear necessary for doing a safe and thorough job. Many of them are valued...[...]

It's hard to go wrong with Fairy Lights. You'd be hard-pressed to find another type of decorative light set that is more diverse and has such a wide appeal when it comes to home decorating and accent lighting applications. Those tiny little fairy bulbs pack a lot of punch. At less than 1/8" in size, these seemingly delicate micro lights...[...]

Putting up Christmas lights at home each year makes a lot of people look longingly at street-corner signs advertising professional Christmas light installations. For other people, who love getting out there and attempting a personal best with their lights every year, those signs bring a different thought to mind: “I wonder if I could make some money doing this for...[...]

It has been a long wait for Twinkly Pro RGB Christmas lights to finally make it to the market. It was over 3 years ago when we first heard about Twinkly Pro and ever since that first introduction to the technology, we’ve been captivated by the possibilities of this revolutionary animated Christmas lighting system. But like with any complex product...[...]

Will this finally be the year that easy to use, truly pro-grade RGB Christmas lights are available? For those of us in the professional Christmas industry, this is something we’ve been waiting for for a long time now. Yes, there have been some great choices for high-grade RGB Christmas lights for many years now, but they have been expensive and...[...]

22 years ago my plan was to take a temporary job with a Christmas lighting company. Make a little money to help pay the bills and then move on with my life. After all, no one can actually earn a living in the Christmas business. That’s just crazy! Well, here I am, more than two decades later. That temporary job...[...]

GFCIs and Christmas Lights - A Survival Guide When it comes to Christmas lighting and decorating, nothing kills a Christmas masterpiece faster than a GFCI tripping. All it takes is a little moisture sneaking into the Christmas lighting or electrical system and then BAM, in a millisecond, everything goes dark. The GFCI has decided that the mixture of electricity and...[...]

While Col. Harry Shoup sat at his desk at the United States Continental Air Defense Command at the height of the Cold War, he was probably hoping not to receive many calls. The number was a direct hotline put into place to warn of an attack on U.S. soil. Yet, on a chilly December day, the phone sprang to life...[...]

It doesn’t matter how serious or passionate you are about your Christmas light display; If you don’t work as the professionals do, your results simply won’t be able to compete. Luckily, top-tier Christmas design doesn’t require complex techniques or dozens of more hours of labor—it just requires using the right materials for the job. If you’ve been wondering why professionally-installed...[...]

If you’re a Christmas enthusiast looking to up the ante on your annual light display, it can be difficult to know where to start. Maybe you’ve done a little digging, and have discovered the open industry secret that is empty socket light line. You know that the key to clean a display with no trailing lines is measuring out the...[...]

There’s nothing quite like a dazzling display of white Christmas lights. Indeed, it’s a great option for your holiday displays—if all you want to do is dazzle people. When you stop to think about it, you’ve probably seen white lights decorating restaurant patios and parking lot trees at all times of the year. There’s nothing uniquely “Christmas” about them. Outlining...[...]

Your Shopping Guide to Commercial Christmas Trees It’s hard enough deciding on a Christmas tree that everyone in your family will enjoy—for business owners, property managers, and office managers who need to decorate retail and office spaces for Christmas, there’s a much bigger puzzle to solve. Commercial Christmas trees, also called Christmas tower trees, are seen by thousands, even tens...[...]

You’ll hear it more than once from us here at Christmas Designers: At the holidays, you’re not just in the business of selling, you’re in the business of helping people celebrate. People are in more than just a shopping mood at Christmas. They’re in the mood to find the perfect gift for someone they care about. They’re in the mood...[...]

If you’re a business owner, you know how important the holiday shopping season is. It's that time of year many owners, especially small business owners, make the most profit. However, many struggles with how to attract customers to their store when it seems every business is working too hard to attract customers. At ChristmasDesigners.com, we understand the need for quality...[...]

We live in a world of stunning visual experiences—from CGI in movie theaters to augmented and virtual reality, you can enjoy in your living room, to the technology behind today’s breathtaking, eye-popping, gravity-defying theme parks. So why, in such a world, do American retailers still celebrate Christmas as if all we had available were extension cords and light strings? Strolling...[...]