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One way of making your Christmas season greener is by using LED Christmas lights instead of conventional Christmas lights. Because most stores that sell Christmas lights include LED Christmas lights in their inventory, these are easy to find. It’s beginning to look like a greener Christmas the world over!

In addition to consuming less energy than traditional lights, LED Christmas lights last up to ten times longer. They use 75% less energy. This means you can enjoy electrical savings when you use LED lights this holiday season.

LED Christmas lights come in a variety of shapes and sizes, including the traditional globes and “minis” that are popular among traditional string lights. They can be found in the form of icicles and nets as well. Thanks to so many options being on the market, you should be able to find the style and color you want.

Additionally, LED lights are safer to use than conventional Christmas lights. You can connect numerous strings together without worrying about overheating them. But you should still check the box or manual to find out the recommended number of strings that can be safely connected.

If you want to go even greener with your holiday decorations, select solar powered LED Christmas lights. These lights are more ecologically and energy friendly because they harness the sun’s energy. Some models are designed to light up at night. You can usually get a string of 50 lights on Amazon for less than $20. Therefore, you can save energy as well as money if you purchase this type of LED lighting strands.

The initial cost of LED Christmas lights can sometimes turn people off. And, of course, it’s true that traditional incandescent bulbs are less expensive than LED light strings. However, in the long run the higher initial costs are recouped by savings from the more efficient and greener lighting solutions.

If you can’t spend money on LED Christmas lights and still have working incandescent lights, you can buy Christmas light timers for your existing lights. Timers like these are designed to regulate the amount of energy your lights use. In addition, these timers can give your house the appearance of someone being home when you’re away visiting friends and family during the holiday season because they turn on and off automatically, thereby helping to protect your home.

Speaking of safety, you should always observe safety first regardless of which type of Christmas lights you use. For instance, by making sure you don’t pull on the cord when you unplug the lights, you can prevent tearing of the wiring inside. Check also for non-working bulbs or damage before you pack up and store light strands. Don’t use lights that have loose connections, broken sockets, or bare wires. Store Christmas Lights, and any electrical decorations, in a dry place where they can’t be damaged by water. Keep them out of children’s reach during storage, to ensure the wires are not damaged.

Christmas is a time of celebration, family, giving, and religion. It can also be a time to think about the future of our planet and take a few extra steps to make it greener. Because every little bit counts, don’t forget that our steps can go a long way when combined.

About the author: Megan Barlow helps others learn how to live more eco-friendly lives. Find out more about sustainable living at her blog on Green Design and Building.

This article was originally posted at LED Christmas Lights for a Greener Holiday.