LED Christmas Lights

Roofline Christmas lights stand literally above the rest of other forms of Christmas lighting. Roofline lighting crowns your house with the beauty of a thoughtful Christmas display that shines brightly in your neighborhood, helping to share the cheer that makes Christmas the best time of year. You too can share the enchanting spirit of the holiday season by lighting the...[...]

The holiday season is approaching, and you know what that means—Santa’s coming to town! Well, not yet. But it is time to start planning how you’ll be decorating your home. Special focus goes toward the cornerstone of Christmas decorating—your indoor Christmas tree. Christmas trees are essential for celebrating the holidays. So bring the cheer by dressing your tree in the...[...]

How to Set Up Your Twinkly Pro RGB and RGBW Christmas Lights Display Hundreds of years ago, families used candles to light up their Christmas trees. Not only was this not the most effective lighting method, it also posed quite the safety hazard. Luckily, Christmas lights have come a long way over the years. With incandescent bulbs, LED Christmas lights...[...]

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...[...]

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...[...]

For some people, Christmas lights are an essential piece of the holiday season. For others, they’re a way of life. Get any seasoned light installer talking about their craft, and you’re sure to hear a barrage of unfamiliar terms, strong opinions, and unmitigated passion for their favorite hobby. But whether you’re a Christmas enthusiast on a mission to make your...[...]

The Christmas season just would not be the same without shimmery, sparkly lights to illuminate everything and make the holiday even more shiny and bright. When it comes to picking the lights that will adorn your tree and home, you have many choices. LED Christmas lights are one of the best choices that are on the market today. If you...[...]

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...[...]

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...[...]

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...[...]

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...[...]

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...[...]

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...[...]

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...[...]

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...[...]

"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...[...]

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...[...]

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...[...]

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...[...]

  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...[...]

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...[...]

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...[...]

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...[...]

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...[...]

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...[...]

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...[...]

Anyone that has ever installed Christmas lights has no doubt run into the problem of having one light bulb fall out of the line causing the whole set to go out. While the problem of one bulb burns out the whole set goes out is no longer much of an issue, outages caused by missing bulbs continue to be a...[...]

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...[...]

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...[...]

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...[...]

Roofline Christmas lights stand literally above the rest of other forms of Christmas lighting. Roofline lighting crowns your house with the beauty of a thoughtful Christmas display that shines brightly in your neighborhood, helping to share the cheer that makes Christmas the best time of year. You too can share the enchanting spirit of the holiday season by lighting the...[...]

The holiday season is approaching, and you know what that means—Santa’s coming to town! Well, not yet. But it is time to start planning how you’ll be decorating your home. Special focus goes toward the cornerstone of Christmas decorating—your indoor Christmas tree. Christmas trees are essential for celebrating the holidays. So bring the cheer by dressing your tree in the...[...]

How to Set Up Your Twinkly Pro RGB and RGBW Christmas Lights Display Hundreds of years ago, families used candles to light up their Christmas trees. Not only was this not the most effective lighting method, it also posed quite the safety hazard. Luckily, Christmas lights have come a long way over the years. With incandescent bulbs, LED Christmas lights...[...]

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...[...]

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...[...]

For some people, Christmas lights are an essential piece of the holiday season. For others, they’re a way of life. Get any seasoned light installer talking about their craft, and you’re sure to hear a barrage of unfamiliar terms, strong opinions, and unmitigated passion for their favorite hobby. But whether you’re a Christmas enthusiast on a mission to make your...[...]

The Christmas season just would not be the same without shimmery, sparkly lights to illuminate everything and make the holiday even more shiny and bright. When it comes to picking the lights that will adorn your tree and home, you have many choices. LED Christmas lights are one of the best choices that are on the market today. If you...[...]

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...[...]

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...[...]

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...[...]

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...[...]

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...[...]

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...[...]

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...[...]

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...[...]

"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...[...]

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...[...]

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...[...]

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...[...]

  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...[...]

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...[...]

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...[...]

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...[...]