Making The Switch To Lighting Up The Holidays Efficiently

Jonathan Crouse December 13, 2021 11:55 am Last Updated on March 9, 2026 12:56 am

Let’s look at festive illumination. I am slowly making the transition to LED.
I will always love the traditional “power sucker lights”, but can’t argue with the benefits of LED. The frustrating part of the newer technology, repairing is often not an easy task, if possible at all. Whereas with the old lights, electrical tape, sand paper and a piece of wire could fix most anything.
For this post we are going to assume the LED lights we are using will last, though I doubt my boys will be decorating with the same lights we are using now. There are still a couple sets of lights at Mom’s that still work, ones I used to help Dad put up when I was a kid.

So let’s take a peek at power consumption comparison between LED and incandescent lights. I knew the warm extension cords when you plug in too many sets of the old lights was an indication of big power usage, but check out these numbers.

How Much Electricity Do Christmas Lights Use?

I have the hardest time figuring what is the best deal and which sets are best to buy when it comes to LED Christmas lights. Near as I can tell it is actually pretty simple, the bigger the number, the brighter the light. Take a look at the guide to buying that the professionals have offered up.

LED Christmas Lights Guide

Now, not to make it look like an after thought by having this the last item on my list… Always think Safety as you decorate for the holidays. Here are a few tips, just a reminder as you climb that ladder and start hanging decorations.