I See The Light!

This time of year I start to notice the increasing number of properties being dressed for Christmas. Is it really necessary to illuminate the whole street for a month or more? Especially when we should all be more aware of our own energy consumption and the willful wastage of fossil fuels and increased CO2 emissions (greenhouse gases).

Consider using decorative LED lights which are very energy efficient compared to the traditional mini bulb type, as Lights4fun state:
LED lights ...

• Last up to ten times longer than a standard bulb - up to 100,000 hours!


• They are incredibly bright ( 3 x times brighter than standard bulbs) 3000 mcds.


• They use on average 80% less power than standard bulbs - and are therefore environmentally friendly.


• They are very durable and hardy - no filament or glass to break.


• The bulbs generate NO HEAT and thus are very safe! They are IDEAL for Christmas decorations around trees or other fabrics - where normal bulbs could cause a danger.


• Would pay for themselves in one year of constant use!
  

You should also be using energy efficient bulbs around your house wherever it is possible, as these produce less heat and also last many hours more than traditional bulbs.

Enjoy your Christmas by all means, but refrain from going over the top. I'm sure the real Christmas story didn't include a glowing sleigh with four 6 foot illuminated reindeer surrounded by several thousand coloured light bulbs!

I'm not a 'bah humbug' kind of person, I love Christmas and so does my partner and daughters it's a fantastic time. But I do wonder about the excessive use of some illuminated decorations you often see at this time of year. Perhaps it's a way for some people to get the attention that they crave, I don't know. But a little restraint can go a long way.

Merry Christmas and best wishes for the season to all.