Christmas Lights are a popular thing around the world during the holiday season. From the Eiffel Tower in Paris, to The White House in Washington DC, cities all around the globe come alive with these beautiful Christmas decorations. The practice of hanging Christmas lights can be traced back to the 1850s in London. it began as a form of decoration used in churches. As time passed people started to hang lights outside their homes, to show their admiration for the birth of Jesus Christ. This custom soon spread to many other part of the world and has since become extremely popular. In modern times hundreds of styles and shapes of Christmas lights exist. Some of the most popular lights include laser beams, icicle lights, dome lights, LED lights, rope lights, and net lights. Homeowners have embraced this festive tradition and there is nothing more joyful and magical than looking out to see a house lit up with colorful Christmas lights. Although the modern Christmas lights are now mostly made with electric power, there are still some people who keep the traditional custom alive by using candles to lit their Christmas trees or homes. No matter it is with candles or electric power, Christmas Lights always bring a lot of joys and happiness to the people around the world. This is why it is a favorite Christmas tradition among many.