Light up your holiday season with National Christmas Lights Day! Get ready to dazzle friends, family, and neighbors with festive decorations.
Get ready to welcome in the holiday season with National Christmas Lights Day on Dec. 1! This day has been celebrated since the early 2000s and is a great way to honor one of the most popular traditions of this time: decorating your house with festive lights. Whether you prefer classic white bulbs or multicolored strands, it's always a perfect time for some fun and cozy decorations.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1880</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Electric Christmas Lights</div><div class='timeline-text'>Thomas Edison introduces the first strand of electric lights during the Christmas season of 1880, replacing dangerous open candles.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1890</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Commercial Christmas Lights</div><div class='timeline-text'>Edison's partner, Edward H. Johnson, created the first string of electric Christmas tree lights, which went on sale in 1890.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1923</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First National Christmas Tree Lighting</div><div class='timeline-text'>President Calvin Coolidge lights up the first National Christmas tree on the White House lawn.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Outdoor Lighting Gains Popularity</div><div class='timeline-text'>Safe outdoor Christmas lights were popularized in the 1950s, leading to widespread decoration of homes and neighborhoods.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Christmas Lights Day Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>The celebration of National Christmas Lights Day began in the early 2000s to honor the tradition of decorating homes with festive lights.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>String lights around your home</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Whether you choose to go for a classic white Christmas theme or something more colorful, stringing lights around your home is a great way to celebrate National Christmas Lights Day.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a decorating party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite over friends and family and have a decorating party. Have everyone bring their own set of lights and decorations. Get creative and make it fun.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit local holiday light displays</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check out your local town or city to find any holiday light displays or events that are happening near you. Many cities and towns will have festive light shows, parades, or other holiday celebrations.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a light show</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Design your own light show with synchronized lights or even lasers! You can create all sorts of different effects with the help of technology.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to organizations that provide holiday lights</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>There are many charities that provide holiday lights to families in need all over the world. Consider donating money or lights to these organizations to help spread some cheer this holiday season.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Christmas lights are beautiful</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>There's something special about the sight of Christmas lights twinkling in the night sky. Whether it's a lighted tree in your living room or strings of lights adorning your home's exterior, holiday lighting helps create an atmosphere that is truly magical and brings joy to everyone who sees them.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Christmas lights bring people together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>One of the best parts about National Christmas Lights Day is that it encourages us to come together with our family and friends to decorate our homes and yards in festive holiday lighting. There's nothing like being outside on a winter night, adorned with bright and cheerful lighting, and enjoying the company of your loved ones.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Christmas lights add beauty to any space</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Holiday lighting can make any space more festive and inviting. Whether you're hanging up a few string lights indoors or dressing up your backyard for a block party, Christmas lights will add all the cheer you need! Plus, there are so many different options available - from LED bulbs to icicle lights - making it easy to find exactly what you need for your celebration.</p></div></div>
National Christmas Lights Day is celebrated on December 1st every year. In 2024 National Christmas Lights Day will occur on a Sunday.
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