Christmas lights add a touch of warmth and cheer to the holiday season. Every year, people take time to decorate their homes with twinkling lights, illuminating the dark winter nights. Decorating with Christmas lights is a range of simple to complex displays that millions of people around the world enjoy. These outdoor Christmas decorations come in many shapes and sizes. There are twinkling white lights, colored lights, animated lights and a combination of all three. Popular decorations for Christmas lights include door and window frames, trees, bushes, hedges and fences. Many people like to display lifelike characters such as Santa and his reindeer, and other festive figures like snowmen and angels. But it doesn't stop there. Other classic decorations include illuminated candy canes, nutcrackers and toy soldiers. Some homes even have life-sized sleighs, carriages and trains that light up the Christmas season. Depending on the amount of effort, lights and decorations used, displays can be seen from blocks away. Their variety of styles makes Christmas lights a favorite among holiday decorators, but there are also a few other factors to consider when choosing which lighting to use. Low voltage lights use less electricity and are safer to operate, while LED lights are becoming popular because of their bright and vivid colors. No matter what type of decoration you choose, Christmas lights can really transform your home and make the holiday season come alive. Whether you go big or small, adding Christmas lights to your home will fill your sense of joy and appreciation during this festive time of year.