[1_Rain_Drop]

Merry Christmas!!

What or when and why did the tradition of putting lights on the exterior of houses and bushes begin?

Candles were originally used on Christmas trees and later electric lights were used (for safety). I just can’t figure out why the exterior lights could have been started.

[KevinDavis]

That is a good question.. I think it started in the mid to late 80’s.. I’m not sure...

[RegulatorCountry]

They've been putting electric lights on Christmas trees and exterior bushes or trees almost as long as electricity has been available in private residences.

My mother gets nostalgic about the old fashioned lights with big bulbs and bright colors of her childhood. That and the bubble lights, those were electric too. She was born in 1932.

She actually found reproduction bubble lights. I don't think I get it, lol. Guess you had to have been there.