Christmas bulbs are nothing new. They have been employed since the 1800s, when people lit up their Christmas trees with small candles. These candles provided a warm, flickering light that made the tree seem magic. But candles weren’t especially safe as they could all-too-easily spark a fire.
A man named Edward Johnson had an idea in 1882. He wired 80 small light bulbs together and hung them on his Christmas tree. Christmas lights had never been used before, and were safer than candles. People enjoyed having light bulbs on their trees, and everyone was soon decorating their homes with them at Christmas time.
When choosing the perfect Christmas light bulb for your tree or home, there are a few factors to consider. First, determine if you prefer traditional incandescent bulbs or newer LED bulbs. LED bulbs are energy-saving and long-lasting, but some people prefer the warm light of traditional bulbs.
There are many fun ways to decorate with Christmas light bulbs. You can drape them on your tree, twist them around your banister or even spell out a holiday message on your wall. One fabulous idea is to make a lighted garland to drape over your fireplace or doorways! This makes your home feel warm!
A great deal has changed with LED Christmas light bulbs over the years. Once they served as indicator lights in electronics, but now they are everyone’s favorite for holiday décor. (This is good for the planet, and for your electricity bill: LED bulbs consume less electricity than bulbs of old.)
This holiday season if you’re feeling creative then check out these fun DIYs for Christmas light bulbs that you can make. One suggestion is to have fun with a light bulb snowman. All you need is a light bulb, a bit of paint and a couple craft supplies. Paint the light bulb white, with a face and buttons, and you have a cute home snowman decor.
Another creative craft is to fashion ornaments out of light bulbs. You could paint the bulbs in different colors, decorate them with glitter or sequins, and hang them on your tree. They’re an easy way to add some holiday cheer to your decorations and make your tree shine.