How to Put Lights on a Christmas Tree

One thing that many people look forward to when the holiday season approaches is being able to decorate their Christmas trees. LED Christmas tree lights are a great way to make the tree sparkle, but how do you put them on properly? In this blog post, we will walk you through how to put led Christmas tree lights on the tree in the best way, give you an idea of how many lights you might need, and which LED lights are the best for the job, so read on to find out more.

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Part 1: Benefits of Using LED Christmas Lights

Longer Lasting

LED Christmas lights are designed with a longer lifespan than other types of string lights. LED lights have the ability to last for up to 4000 hours, whilst other incandescent bulbs only around 2,000 hours. Investing in LED Christmas lights means that you can use them year after year when the tree comes out.

Reduce Christmas Spending

LED lights consume less energy than other traditional lights, up to 80% less in fact. This means that you can enjoy a beautifully lit up tree without worrying about the cost of having the lights on so often.

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Safety

LED Christmas fairy lights are incredibly safe, so you don’t have to worry about them being put on the trees, because they generate less heat. This means that no matter what decorations you have on your tree around the lights, you don’t have to worry about the risk of them being a fire hazard.

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More Variety

There are lots of colors, shapes and styles of Christmas LED lights, so endless options no matter what your preferred Christmas decor style is. From white lights to traditional yellow to multi coloured and blue lights, there are so many to choose from. Whether you prefer twinkling lights, flashing or still lights, have fun getting creative this festive season with LED Christmas lights.

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Part 2: How to Put Lights on Your Christmas Tree

From Top to Bottom

Secure the lights at the top of the tree, and then wrap them in a downward direction, moving them in a spiral pattern. This ensures the top is suitably lit up, and reduces the problem of running out too soon before you reach the bottom.

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From Bottom to Top

Begin at the bottom of the tree and work upwards, keeping them evenly spaced as you go. Ensure you have good coverage and tuck any excess into the branches when you reach the top.

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Hang Christmas Lights Horizontally

This is a classic method: start at the top or bottom and weave the lights through the branches of the tree in a horizontal pattern.

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Hang Christmas Lights Vertically

Create vertical lines by hanging the lights from the top of the tree and draping them down to the bottom, creating vertical lines and going back up in a U shape. This is an especially good method for if you have a big tree with lots of coverage needed.

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Part 3: How Many Lights Do You Need for a Tree?

It is hard to determine an exact number of lights, as it depends on the size of the tree and how many lights you want to wrap around it. This is a general guide:

6ft artificial tree: between 400 and 600 lights

7ft artificial tree: between 500 and 700 lights

8ft artificial tree: between 600 and 800 lights

9ft artificial tree: between 700 and 900 lights

Conclusion

This blog has talked you through different ways to decorate Christmas trees using LED string lights, explained why LED lights are the best to use this festive season and given you an idea of just how many lights you may need for your tree this year. Ollny is a trusted lighting brand that has a variety of LED Christmas lights for all styles and tastes. Go to Ollny’s website to see them all.