Christmas is celebrated with great zeal and passion in many counties of the
world. Celebrated on December 25th every year, this day commemorates the birth
of Jesus Christ, the father of Christianity. As this is the biggest celebrations
in any Christian family, the entire home is decorated like a palace this day.
Christmas tree, feast, dance, champagne, gifts and twinkling lights are
inevitable parts of Christmas celebrations. The colors of joy, passion and
enthusiasm also adore a Christmas celebration venue. Apart from the virtual
colors of joy and fervor, the vivacious decoration of the Christmas celebrations
makes it a bright, vivacious and dazzling festival. The decorations for
Christmas are incomplete without a proper lighting.
Lighting has almost taken over Christmas candles as they burn for longer periods
of time and are comparably safer for decoration purposes. Especially Christmas
trees have turned more charming, sparkling and magical with light strands
illuminating them. With time, the art of installing Christmas lights has evolved
to the level where it has become an art in itself. In this article we will
discuss about how to choose the color or combination of color of lights, check
for the load of electricity that you can safely use and the different patterns
in which to arrange the strings of light and also, how to install Christmas
lights. Here are the tips of handy use.
Christmas Lighting Tips
* The most common color combinations appropriate for the Christmas season
include red, green and copper lights that denote festivity; blue and green
lights for more subdued arrangements; novelty combinations such as blue and red
lights; and mauve, blue and copper lights.
* While you can use a combo of as many as five colors for coniferous trees, use
not more than three colors for deciduous trees.
* Any color of light used with white does not show itself well, so if are
planning to use white lights, stick to the monochromatic scheme.
* Use low watt bulbs for strings and indoor light decoration but you will need
high watt bulbs for outdoor decorations and lights that will be viewed from a
distance.
* Dip the socket end of the light bulb in petroleum jelly before fitting it into
the socket string. This will prevent corrosion in the socket and will make it
easier to pull out the bulb from it later.
* Tape all connections well with electrical tape to avoid short-circuits.
* Lights installed on the trees to keep up with its growth look quite graceful.
* Do not try to climb the branches of the tree you want to decorate. Use
stepladder instead.
* Work on the tree from top to bottom and from inside to outside for ease of
work and safety purposes. |
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