How to String Lights on a Christmas Tree
The Holiday season is the best time of year, decorating my home and the Christmas Tree. So how do you string lights on a Christmas Tree? On we go to the fine art of stringing Christmas Lights on our Trees....and yes, it can be considered an art. And to some a fine art.
Make sure that before you begin, to have everything you need on hand. This will eliminate not having something you need while you are the ladder. So we will begin with the ladder, make sure you have a sturdy step ladder or small ladder handy. You will need this while you are wrapping the upper branches, even with a small tree, being on a ladder makes stringing your lights much easier.
You will obviously need your lights, an extension cord if the socket is not close or a step on off/on switch cord, makes lighting your tree easier and some patience.
Would you be surprised to know that it is recommended that you start stringing your Christmas Tree lights at the bottom? We had always started at the top. Reason being...you can follow the electrical outlet with the string of lights and not have too much or too little left over from stringing from the top. Never thought of it that way before. You will also be able to start with the correct male/female connections, ever string lights and end up with two female ends?
When decorating your Christmas Tree, always start with the lights. The lights are first thing that should be put on before garland or ornaments. Before you start, make sure that the lights are in working order, nothing worse than putting the lights on the tree and half the strand is not working.
As you string your lights use a weaving motion one light under a branch and the next light over, under and over. Tuck the cord into the branches so the cord does not show.
Estimate your space as you work your lights into the branches, stagger and space your rows so that there are no bare spots or clumps of lights together. Be especially careful not to clump the lights together at the top of the tree. The top of the tree should be the showplace for your topper.
If you decide you need more lights on your Christmas Tree, use additional strands and repeat the process of weaving from the top of the tree to the bottom.
Not sure how many lights you need, a quick rule of thumb is to take the height of your tree and times by 10. For example, a six foot tree would approximately 60 feet...I know I go way overboard on the amount of lights on my tree but just can't help it.
Now that you have finished stringing and are satisfied with the lights on your Christmas Tree, it is time to decorate your decorate your tree with ornaments, garland and whatever tickles your fancy....
How to String Lights on a Christmas Tree
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How to String Lights on a Christmas Tree
The Holiday season is the best time of year, decorating my home and the Christmas Tree. So how do you string lights on a Christmas Tree? On we go to the fine art of stringing Christmas Lights on our Trees....and yes, it can be considered an art. And to some a fine art.
Make sure that before you begin, to have everything you need on hand. This will eliminate not having something you need while you are the ladder. So we will begin with the ladder, make sure you have a sturdy step ladder or small ladder handy. You will need this while you are wrapping the upper branches, even with a small tree, being on a ladder makes stringing your lights much easier.
You will obviously need your lights, an extension cord if the socket is not close or a step on off/on switch cord, makes lighting your tree easier and some patience.
Would you be surprised to know that it is recommended that you start stringing your Christmas Tree lights at the bottom? We had always started at the top. Reason being...you can follow the electrical outlet with the string of lights and not have too much or too little left over from stringing from the top. Never thought of it that way before. You will also be able to start with the correct male/female connections, ever string lights and end up with two female ends?
When decorating your Christmas Tree, always start with the lights. The lights are first thing that should be put on before garland or ornaments. Before you start, make sure that the lights are in working order, nothing worse than putting the lights on the tree and half the strand is not working.
As you string your lights use a weaving motion one light under a branch and the next light over, under and over. Tuck the cord into the branches so the cord does not show.
Estimate your space as you work your lights into the branches, stagger and space your rows so that there are no bare spots or clumps of lights together. Be especially careful not to clump the lights together at the top of the tree. The top of the tree should be the showplace for your topper.
If you decide you need more lights on your Christmas Tree, use additional strands and repeat the process of weaving from the top of the tree to the bottom.
Not sure how many lights you need, a quick rule of thumb is to take the height of your tree and times by 10. For example, a six foot tree would approximately 60 feet...I know I go way overboard on the amount of lights on my tree but just can't help it.
Now that you have finished stringing and are satisfied with the lights on your Christmas Tree, it is time to decorate your decorate your tree with ornaments, garland and whatever tickles your fancy....
How to String Lights on a Christmas Tree
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READ INFO: Miracle Legion: "Mr. Space Man" from Time Between - A Tribute to the Byrds Lyrics: Woke up this morning with light in my eyes And then realized it was still dark outside It was a light coming down from the sky I don't know who or why Must be those strangers that come every night Those saucer shaped lights put people uptight Leave blue-green footprints that glow in the dark I hope they get home all right Refrain Hey, Mr. Spaceman Won't you please take me along I won't do anything wrong Hey, Mr. Spaceman Won't you please take me along for a ride Woke up this morning, I was feeling quite weird Had flies in my beard, my toothpaste was smeared Over my window, they'd written my name Said, so long, we'll see you again
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The Meaning of Light
THE SCIENTIFIC DEFINITION
The scientific definition of light is--a wavelength of electromagnetic radiation between 3,800 and 7,600 angstrom units to which the retina of the eye is sensitive and a part of the electromagnetic spectrum the brain interprets. That physical response of our eyes reacting to light, long before it could be defined as retina and wavelength, has engendered a light-defined vocabulary over centuries. For example, when we talk about the physical properties of light, we talk of, "the light at the end of the tunnel," "by the light of the moon."
LIGHT AND DARK LANGUAGE
The concept of light peppers our language. For the most part, these definitions are of a positive nature and refer to uplifting, pleasant, awe-inspiring, spiritual or burden-relieving expressions. It is easy to see that there is a correlation between the physical effect of light and the meaning of the word. The very life-giving properties and powers of light are reflected in the use of light in language to evoke specific feelings and emotions. Here are some familiar examples:
Mental illumination--"He saw the light and understood the parable."
Positive profile -- "They saw her in a favorable light."
Passion -- "C'mon baby, light my fire."
Positive attitude--"I decided to make light of the burdensome problem."
Spiritual revelation -- "Brother, do you see the Light?
Euphoria -- "Feeling light-headed."
Positive influence -- "You light up my life."
Of course, the same correlation between the physical manifestation and language exists in reverse with the word "dark." Some examples include:
Lack of understanding--'I am completely in the dark."
Evil-- "A dark plan to murder him."
Lacking knowledge or information --"Kept in the dark."
Inability to comprehend --""Through a glass darkly."
ANCIENT LIGHT
It is the ancient daily transition from day to night and from night to day that has, for thousands of years, enriched our language and cultures with hundreds of references to light (and dark.) And the ancient assignments of positive and negative to light and dark remain.
The period between the 5th and 8th centuries following the fall of Rome are referred to as the Dark Ages. A more contemporary terminology now defines this period as the Early Middle Ages. It was characterized by Muslin conquests, religious conflicts and a void of cultural and literary achievements.
ELECTRIC LIGHT
The advent of electric light has appended these references with new words, such as light bulb, black light, neon light, fluorescent light, LED light, landscape light and street light. The hope of Christmas which began with a star in the heavens, has evolved to the
lights we string in our Christmas trees. And, conceptually, the iconic symbol of a light bulb represents an idea or inspiration. The lighting industry today is undergoing a major change. The need to reduce costs in lighting and the introduction of compact fluorescent lighting into the industry has made it a forerunner in the movement towards green power. This is, again, a verification of the positivity of meaning of light and how it impacts our lives.
NEGATIVE LIGHT
It is highly probable that the undesirable side effects of light--sunburn, heat stroke, heat rash, blinded by light, lightning, etc. will remain minimal compared to the hundreds of positive references that the phenomena of light has engendered. To date, the principle negative reference to light is the lack of it--or darkness.
LIGHT AND LITE
Defining the meaning of light in contemporary terms brings us to a new usage and spelling of light--lite. Lite has come into public usage by virtue of many products and the frequent advertising of them. Products containing the word "lite" are mainly focusing on our worries of being overweight and unattractive. Today there is lite beer, lite butter spread and lite snacks of every variety, to name a few. Manufacturers of "lite" products want us to think that consuming those products will keep us from adding those extra pounds that we accumulate every year. They assure us that we are doing the right thing by eating food with less fat, sugar, etc. and therefore are living a healthier life.
FUTURE LIGHT
What will be future applications of light in meaning and language? With global warming, surely light from solar energy will become a viable power source, reducing our need for fossil fuels. LED lights (light emitting diodes), which we are used to seeing in our dashboards, light switches, and computers are slowly and steadily growing to become more powerful in illumination. Research in LED technology is developing towards increasing LED light output. One advantage of LED's is that they produce a "cold light" with no wasted of energy. To date, LED's cannot match the bright white light of incandescent fluorescent bulbs. But bright, white LED light is on the horizon. It may be that, in the near future, a couple, with lovelights in their eyes, will be LED to the altar.
The Meaning of Light
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GINEBRA TAKES GAME 2, FORGES SUDDEN-DEATH SUNDAY vs. SMB Tubid, Menk-led Kings survive career-high 35-point onslaught from Hontiveros to even series Injury-depleted, bruised and battered. Notwithstanding their terrible state of health, the Barangay Ginebra Kings aren't ready to wave the white flag and walk away silently. Ronald Tubid scored 19 points, including his team's last six markers as Barangay Ginebra recovered in time for 91-88 come-from-behind victory against San Miguel Beer in Game 2 of their KFC PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinal series Friday night at the Cuneta Astrodome. What the Kings accomplished in Game 2 was close to a miracle. They seemed to have already lost the battle when they blew a huge 18-point third quarter lead and trailed the Beermen by three (85-82) with 1:58 remaining. But they displayed remarkable character that only champions possess. The reigning Fiesta Conference titlists never gave up in the face of tremendous odds and were rewarded with another lease on life. "We just survived the series," said Barangay Ginebra coach Jong Uichico, who gave all the credit to his troops. "Who else would you give the credit to?" he asked. "With all the distractions, injuries and all, my players never walked away from the challenges. I just hope we can hold on." The deciding Game 3 is set Sunday also at the Cuneta Astrodome. The winner will advance to the best-of-7 semifinals against second seed Talk N Text. Jayjay Helterbrand and Eric Menk had 15 points ...
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How to String Lights on a Christmas Tree
The Holiday season is the best time of year, decorating my home and the Christmas Tree. So how do you string lights on a Christmas Tree? On we go to the fine art of stringing Christmas Lights on our Trees....and yes, it can be considered an art. And to some a fine art.
Make sure that before you begin, to have everything you need on hand. This will eliminate not having something you need while you are the ladder. So we will begin with the ladder, make sure you have a sturdy step ladder or small ladder handy. You will need this while you are wrapping the upper branches, even with a small tree, being on a ladder makes stringing your lights much easier.
You will obviously need your lights, an extension cord if the socket is not close or a step on off/on switch cord, makes lighting your tree easier and some patience.
Would you be surprised to know that it is recommended that you start stringing your Christmas Tree lights at the bottom? We had always started at the top. Reason being...you can follow the electrical outlet with the string of lights and not have too much or too little left over from stringing from the top. Never thought of it that way before. You will also be able to start with the correct male/female connections, ever string lights and end up with two female ends?
When decorating your Christmas Tree, always start with the lights. The lights are first thing that should be put on before garland or ornaments. Before you start, make sure that the lights are in working order, nothing worse than putting the lights on the tree and half the strand is not working.
As you string your lights use a weaving motion one light under a branch and the next light over, under and over. Tuck the cord into the branches so the cord does not show.
Estimate your space as you work your lights into the branches, stagger and space your rows so that there are no bare spots or clumps of lights together. Be especially careful not to clump the lights together at the top of the tree. The top of the tree should be the showplace for your topper.
If you decide you need more lights on your Christmas Tree, use additional strands and repeat the process of weaving from the top of the tree to the bottom.
Not sure how many lights you need, a quick rule of thumb is to take the height of your tree and times by 10. For example, a six foot tree would approximately 60 feet...I know I go way overboard on the amount of lights on my tree but just can't help it.
Now that you have finished stringing and are satisfied with the lights on your Christmas Tree, it is time to decorate your decorate your tree with ornaments, garland and whatever tickles your fancy....
How to String Lights on a Christmas Tree
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Icy Outdoor Christmas Decorations
I have found a way that you can transform your landscape in to an icy Christmas wonderland for pennies. If you have water and a freezer you can create a look that is very elegant and classic or whimsical and fun depending on the garnishment you use. These decorating ideas will survive longer in northern climates; however the icy touches on patios and centerpieces in a warmer climate will be a refreshing look for a holiday party.
Luminaries
A beautiful inexpensive and impressive way to light a path to your door is luminaries. The whole paper bag with a candle always seemed a bit risky but here is an easy solution that is safe and makes a great statement.
Ice luminaries
Supplies:
1. 2 containers one smaller than the other, I have used everything from milk cartons to plastic bowls that nest inside each other. You can use just about any container and add a balloon with a rock in it for weight. The important thing is that one container is bigger than the other.
2. Water
3. Freezer, outside works if it's cold enough.
4. Various greens, berries, etc.
Pour water in the larger container, put smaller container inside. You want water to be on all sides as equal as possible as well as under the smaller container. You will need to weight the top container as it will usually try to float. Add greenery, berries, sticks or any other embellishments you want to the water between the containers. This is optional. Your luminary will be pretty either way.
Put them in the freezer at least over night, the time needed will be determined by how thick the layer of water is between the two containers. When completely frozen remove the smaller container, add some warm water to the smaller container if you are having trouble taking it out. If you used a balloon for the center can just pop it. Add a candle and presto, changeo you have a luminary.
Just a side note: One year I made them votive size and put them in a tray with fresh greenery and roses for a centerpiece. They look great and help keep the greenery and flowers watered.
You can also make Ice Globes; fill a balloon with water and freeze. They will freeze from the outside in. Check them regularly; you want the "shell" to be frozen but the center to be liquid. Once you have a solid shell you can take them out and pop the balloon. Drain the remaining water out of the center cavity and you have your globe. You will have to chip an opening. This is an easy task. Now add your tea lights and you're done. You can make these any size. Use your imagination, make a glowing ice snowman or pile them up in a pyramid...Line your driveway, sidewalk or patio. You'll love the effect.
Crystal Branches
Plant sticks and branches in your flower pots. You can "crystallize" them if you live in a place with freezing temperatures. Using a spray bottle filled with water mist them periodically. Eventually they will be come encased in ice and have the appearance of crystal.
Ice Ornaments
You can also use your ice and candy molds to make ice ornaments. You can hang them from trees or your potted sticks and branches. Lay a ribbon, wire or string in the mold when you freeze for a hanger, these also make an excellent addition to your holiday centerpieces.
Ice Wreaths
Use a Jell-O mold to make an ice wreath. For years this trick has been used to keep the punch cold but why not make it a hanging wreath. Add cranberries, greenery and/or some water proof ribbon. Orange, lime and lemon slices look great also if you are using a nontraditional color scheme. Simple and stunning. These can be very heavy if you use too much water so make them thin. (You can always make more.) These look especially good on light posts or porch railings.
All these icy ideas can be adapted to enhance any current theme or colors you use. Your imagination is the only limit to all the applications that are possible. Enjoy! Merry Christmas!
Icy Outdoor Christmas Decorations
Sherwood Forest by Night at Rothbury 2009 - Walkthrough
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Sherwood Forest by Night at Rothbury 2009 - Walkthrough
A walk through Rothbury Music Festival's Sherwood Forest. You can hear String Cheese & Keller Williams doing "Best Feeling" in the background.
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