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Pink Christmas Lights |
Can you think of Christmas without Christmas Lights? The tiny little electrical jewels that adorn millions of homes worldwide have become inseparable parts of our Christmas over the years. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, and are now available at almost every electrical or general store near you. You can choose your favorite colors – green, red, blue, yellow, and pink. No matter what color you choose, Christmas lights will have to be in your Christmas shopping list.
Why Pink?
Pink Christmas lights are among the most popular ones, as pink is a combination of white and red. These two colors are symbolic of Christmas. Santa dons red and white clothes and white is always the theme of Christmas, as it represents the message of love and peace that Christmas is all about. So pink brings out the character of both these colors, and is a suitable color to decorate your house with. Apart from Pink Christmas lights, pink can be used in the form of ribbons, balls, bells, motifs, garlands, and gift wrappers. Pink can also look great if you can paint your house with it, with a dash of red here and there, and white to support the entire color scheme. To have Pink Christmas lights along with this theme will make your house all set for a colorful pink Christmas.
Types of Pink Christmas lights
Pink Christmas lights are available in a wide variety. Different shapes, sizes, and technologies are available and you can make a choice according to your preference. A few common varieties include rope lights, incandescent bulbs, LEDs, and tree lights. A few of the commonly known types of Pink Christmas lights are the following:
Commercial Grade LEDs – these are the most widely used Christmas lights for commercial purposes. These can be connected in a series measuring about 3000 feet comprising up to 125 lights, all from a single electrical outlet. They are environment friendly, and the longest lasting among all Christmas lights. They use up very little power, using only about 20% the power used up by the traditional incandescent lamps. They are much safer too, and can be used by the kids as well. They do not heat up like incandescent lamps and are thus easier to handle. Pink LED lamps are used all over the world not only for Christmas, but also for other festivals of respective countries.
Standard Grade LEDs – these are smaller and cheaper versions of the commercial grade LEDs. These can be afforded by most households, and can be used almost anywhere. They do not require the special adopter. You can connect sets of three from one socket, with all the advantages of the LEDs, like low power usage and durability. Like their commercial grade counterparts, they are available in shapes like strawberry, raspberry, round, balls, polka dots, and other shapes.
Pink incandescent lights – these are the traditional lights that have ruled the world of Christmas decorations for several decades. They are much brighter than the LEDs, but they do use up a lot more energy. They also heat up fast, and have to be replaced when they burn out. However, for a traditional feel, incandescent lights are still very much in. Pink incandescent lamps can also be connected in series of three or more, depending upon the type of connections used. These lamps are also available in many shapes, including round, and oval.
Pink rope lights – these are flexible and can be made to bend according to need. This is the reason for their popularity. They are used all over the world nowadays, and not only for Christmas. They can be used almost everywhere; trees, terrace, railings, windows, along walkways, pools, doorways, etc. They are easy to use and can be connected in a series, using the proper accessories. They are also available in other colors like green, blue, yellow, and a variety of fluorescent shades. So if you wan to use Pink Christmas lights for decorating your house, consider pink rope lights as one of the options.
Commercial Grade light strings and bulbs – if you need permanent decorative lighting without frequent replacements or changes, commercial grade light bulbs and strings are the ones you should go for. These are generally used for commercial purposes, and produce more light than most. So they are most suitable for situations where large amounts of light are required.
Pink Christmas beads – beaded lights are quite a rage nowadays and look very pretty wherever they are put. Pink beads would add to your plans of a pink theme for Christmas. Using LEDs, these tiny beads sparkle gently on your home, and look great even from a distance.
Animated and synchronized lights – Pink Christmas lights are also available in synchronized and animated versions. Controlled rhythms and patterns like flashing, twinkling, fading, alternate flashing, etc are commonly available. Look out for constantly evolving styles offered by the manufacturers. Pink lights flashing in sync would make a wonderful sight that should make your house one of the spectacles of your neighborhood.
Safety issues:
As with all electrical implements, Pink Christmas lights need to be used with caution. Whether LEDs or incandescent lamps, Christmas lights need to be checked for standard quality check certifications. If you are using old lights, check if the wires and sockets are in good condition. Cracks and tears in wires can cause short circuits and should be treated immediately, or replaced altogether. Do not hang Pink Christmas lights on metal surfaces, like Christmas trees and railings. If you plan to use the lights outdoors, look for lights that are specifically designed for outdoor use. This is usually mentioned in the pack. You should be extra careful while using extension chords. Never overload them as this might cause fire and other hazards. Also use insulated holders when using the lights outdoors.
Where to buy Pink Christmas lights?
You can buy your favorite Pink Christmas lights at the nearest electrical store. The malls have more varieties and if you still want to look for more and do not have the time to go shopping, you can look up the internet. The net has a lot of online stores that sell all sorts of Christmas lights, among them, Pink Christmas lights of all types discussed above.
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Last Updated :- 15 December, 2011
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