Elegant Illuminations | a Denver Lighting Blog

The History of Christmas Lights

The first Christmas trees were lit by small candles tied to branches. (Which was a real bad plan as you will read later) One popular myth is that Martin Luther decorated the first Christmas tree in this way, to show his children how the stars would shine through the trees. However, the ...

Posted in February 2015 by Matt Holovach

Christmas Lights causing "Light Pollution"?

For many people, lights at Christmas time are a cherished holiday tradition. Unfortunately, these lights are being considered hazardous to the environment by our friends on the environmental left. The theory is that light pollution, an overuse and misuse of light, can play havoc with both human and animal health.

Posted in January 2015 by Matt Holovach

Why do My Christmas Lights Keep Going Out?

It can be frustrating: you get all your holiday decorations up and all your lights seem to work, but after a little while, certain lights don’t work anymore. You want to be able to enjoy your lights but that is hard to do when you’re constantly faced with lights that go out ...

Posted in December 2014 by Matt Holovach

Locating the Bad Bulb in a Christmas Light Strand

It’s one of the most common holiday time problems: an entire section or strand of holiday lights is out. The problem often lies with just one bulb. The problem is, it can be difficult to isolate that bulb, especially if it is part of a particularly long strand.

Posted in December 2014 by Matt Holovach

Why Are Christmas Lights Wired in Parallel?

Remember a time when, if one Christmas light burned out, the entire string of mini-lights went out with it? It was a very frustrating undertaking trying to find the faulty bulb. Some Christmas lights are also colored making it more difficult to spot a blown filament. Their size makes it equally difficult.

Posted in March 2014 by Matt Holovach

Why are Christmas lights so expensive?

The holidays are a festive time of year. It puts people in a celebratory mood. They want to decorate their homes, “deck the halls” and surround themselves with all the images of the season. A major part of the holiday experience for many is decorating with lights. It is an ...

Posted in March 2014 by Matt Holovach

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