Train commuters traveling between New York and Philadelphia were so amazed by the glowing fields that one reporter labeled Edison " the Enchanter" and described the spectacle as "a fairy-land of lights." The Wizard of Menlo Park, who was known for his PR savvy, laid eight miles of underground wire to power strings of lights around the outside of his New Jersey laboratory. THOMAS EDISON WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FIRST CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY.ĭetermined to make good on his promise to electrify downtown Manhattan, Thomas Edison sought to draw attention to his incandescent light bulb during the 1880 Christmas season. From Thomas Edison's ingenious marketing strategy to Carson Williams' viral "Wizards of Winter" display, here are some facts about fairy lights to keep you warm throughout the season.
We’re out in the country, facing away from the road, and no one can drive by to see our house. We decided last year (the dreaded 2020) not to decorate the front of the house. Here’s a pretty terrible picture of part of the light display in our front yard.
So we have LOTS of space to decorate! Front Yard Christmas Lights We’re lucky to be living with my dad right now on 5 acres surrounded by even more farmland. And every year he adds a little more to our outdoor display. My husband loves putting up Christmas lights.
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How to Hang Outdoor Christmas Lights Like a Pro by HGTV.A Guide to Outdoor Christmas Decorating.How to Hang Christmas Lights by Home Depot.Here are some articles that can give you a LOT more info than I can about how to put up Christmas lights: Start hanging lights at the top and work down.Begin saving Christmas light ideas in Pinterest folders.It’s much easier to hang Christmas lights with a partner who can hold the ladder, hand you clips, and let you know if your lights are straight.Use plastic clips instead of nails or staples.There’s nothing worse than spending time putting up the lights then plugging them in to find out they don’t work! Test your lights BEFORE you hang them.Buy extension cords with multiple outlets and/or a splitter.Make sure your extension cord will reach the first string of lights.Be prepared with LOTS of extension cords and plenty of universal Christmas light clips.Keep in mind where your exterior electric plugs are.Wind a string around posts or columns to measure the length needed to wind around. Measure your windows, roofline, fence, etc… wherever you want to hang lights.There are a few other details to think about before you start putting up your lights. stick a string of lights inside a lantern.cover short bushes or hedges with net lights.wrap around upside-down tomato cages to make mini trees.Here’s a list of the types of Christmas lights that we’ve used.Īfter you see what kind of lights are available you can start planning where to put them. It’s good to get an idea of the types of Christmas lights that are available before you plan your outdoor Christmas light display. Sign up for my weekly newsletter & have all our future projects sent straight to your inbox! Thanks for helping support my little blog!!! You won’t pay any more when you use these but I will earn a small commission on any purchases you make after clicking on them and I greatly appreciate it.