Among the many nicknames for Christmas is “the season of light.” And rightfully so. Everywhere we look there are lights: Festive lights prominently displayed in malls and retail stores. City streets and roadways adorned with colorful lights and holiday images. Neighborhoods gaily illuminated in red, green, white and other colors.
The Christmas tree in our home offers lighting options – all-white, all-colored lights, and if we can’t make up our mind, the lights alternate between all-white and all-colored.
Christmas lights have a rich tradition. Since the holiday is celebrated in December, bright lights provide a stark contrast to the cold days and dark nights we typically ... (click for more)