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Holiday Lighting and Illumination
Christmas lighting--outdoors and indoors--is among the most festive of traditions associated with neighborhoods and the holiday season. Consider trimming more than your tree with colored lights. Outdoor trees and shrubs are also fodder for great Christmas decoration with lighting.

Outdoor lighting in a single color--especially white--makes a simple and classic holiday statement. Small bulbs have been popular for many recent years, but large bulb lights are making a comeback. These more traditional and old-fashioned looks are fun and festive in multiple colors.

Votif candles can be a beautiful addition in windows or on your front porch. Lighting along your eaves or around the borders of windows can also set your home's features apart during the evening. Flood lights on the ground can also be aimed at trees and your home itself--colors in these lights will not only illuminate your home but add a splash of holiday cheer. Most of these various kinds of lighting are available at local home stores during the Christians season.

Many people make a holiday tradition of driving or walking through neighborhoods to view Christmas lights. Illuminating your home is a great way to share the warmth and neighborhood-friendly aspects of the holiday season.