Jingle bulbs, er, bells - it lights up and is very Christmassy
Christmas isn't just festive, it's also smart. Because even the fairy lights are networked today. With the smartphone. And thus controllable via app The most fantastic Christmas tree scenarios are possible. Find out everything else you need to know about the best time of the year in the following article:
When should you start putting up Christmas lights?
There is actually no universal Christmas decoration start date. Of course you can use the first Advent as an opportunity to decorate. Or you can follow the church year. This ends on the last Sunday before the first Advent - on Totensonntag. Ultimately, it depends on when you get into the Christmas spirit.
Tip: If you would like to decorate earlier, you can do so to your heart's content. But it's best to wait until after the Sunday of the dead before switching on the light spectacle. Then nobody is disturbed too much.
When should Christmas lights be taken down again?
The holiday of the Three Kings is the last day of the Christmas season for many decoration enthusiasts. This is the 6. January. If you can't bear to part with the beautiful light decorations, you need to know this: The calendar of the church year describes the 2. February as the end of the Christmas season. Candlemas is the name of this day. So it's no problem to leave everything decorated until then.
What is allowed when it comes to Christmas lighting?
The Christmas season is so beautiful - it's hard to imagine that anything at all should be forbidden when it comes to lighting. In principle, it is not. This is because festive lighting is a recognised and widespread custom. There is even a court judgement on the subject: A landlord wanted to forbid his tenant from hanging up a string of lights. He didn't get away with it - to the delight of all fans of colourful fairy lights.
Tip: If in doubt, simply talk to the landlord. Then he doesn't feel left out. And maybe you can even infect a Christmas grouch with your enthusiasm.
But of course it's also true: You shouldn't get on anyone's nerves with your Christmas lights. You should place flashing and perhaps even music-playing decorations in such a way that they don't disturb your neighbours' sleep, because if the neighbours are startled out of their sleep after the fifth "Jingle Bells", the fun stops.
And another tip: Decorations that attract attention through light and sound are better used indoors. Outside only if your property is large enough to leave the neighbours in peace.
Good to know: According to law, Christmas lighting must not be significantly brighter than the other lighting on site. And what's more, the usual **night-time quiet hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. ** also apply here, so it's best to use a timer for the flashing fairy lights.
Christmas lighting for the home:
You've probably guessed it: the selection gets bigger every year. And smarter too. Because Smart Home doesn't stop at Christmas. You can now easily control your light chain using a smartphone app. Or let your poinsettia change colour by remote control.
But since the tried and tested, simple things are also in demand for the festive season, our range naturally covers everything, for example:
Christmas lighting for the garden, patio and balcony
For the garden, of course, the chain of lights should not be missing. And if you can operate them from the window with your smartphone, all the better. Do you want to bring out the big guns? And impress the neighbourhood? Then get one step closer to your goal with a Christmas figure for outside. Light tubes and curtains also look great in the garden. But then please ensure an appropriate protection class. It should be IP44. This protects the lights against foreign bodies larger than one millimetre and also against splashing water.
Do you think a luminous zoo in your own garden is great? Then bring moose, polar bears, birds, reindeer and seals to your winter meadow. But bright Christmas and snowmen also look great on balconies and patios. LED silhouettes are particularly simple and effective in outdoor areas at night - there are no limits to your imagination.
Christmas lights for windows & windowsills
The great thing about window decorations is that they can brighten up both indoor and outdoor areas at the same time. Because as long as the shutters remain up, neighbours and pedestrians also benefit from your lighting design. It looks great, especially in the evening. Here, too, you are spoilt for choice. Because the choice is huge. Some ideas: Candle arches** look great on the windowsill. And Christmas stars can also be beautifully decorated there. Whether they hang in the window or stand on the windowsill is a matter of taste. Perhaps your choice will fall on a light curtain or a funny decorative figure.
Christmas decorations with special features
Do you already know exactly what you want? How practical, then you can search efficiently. For example, after Christmas decorations:
- with remote control
Switch on fairy lights, tree and LED candles or even Advent calendars simply by remote control from your sofa? No problem. If this is important to you, you should add this not-so-rare feature to your checklist. Young and old alike are sure to enjoy it. And the days when you had to crawl under the Christmas tree to plug in the fairy lights are definitely over. With a remote control, it's just a click away and your tree will shine in the most beautiful colours.
- with battery
Not in the mood for tangled cables? Especially if you are a big fan of Christmas decorations and decorate lavishly, you can end up with quite a tangle of different cables and plugs. To avoid this, simply look out for Christmas lights with batteries. The market has a lot to offer here. Super practical and flexible.
- with timer or timer switch
You don't want to do a tour in the evening and switch off the Christmas lights completely by hand? That would also be far too inconvenient and impractical. A timer or a time switch is certainly just your thing. This allows you to programme your lighting as you wish. And at the same time, it always looks nice and cosy thanks to the light - burglars don't like that at all. A great side effect.
Do you need replacement bulbs for your Christmas lights?
Nothing is annoying anymore. Full of anticipation, they fetch the Christmas decorations from the attic and realise that the lights are broken. But aren't you so attached to the old fairy lights that have lit up many Christmases for you? Then simply order a handful of replacement lamps.
Tip: If you replace conventional replacement bulbs with LED bulbs, replace them all at the same time. Only then will it work perfectly.
You can browse through our sub-category "Replacement lamps" If you have any questions, our expert advisors will be happy to help you.
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