There’s nothing quite like the glow of Christmas lights to spark that holiday magic. Whether you’re partial to classic twinkle wire lights or exploring modern options like battery-operated strands and ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Millions of Americans will deck the halls for the upcoming holiday season, but every year Mother Nature threatens to play the role of Grinch with outdoor displays. From abnormally warm temperatures to ...

If you need a reason to economize as you plan a holiday light display that outshines the sun, consider these inconvenient truths: Many Americans – and some entire neighborhoods – are expending more ...

In 1882, Edward H. Johnson, a business associate of Thomas Edison, had an idea. A few years earlier, Edison had patented the incandescent lightbulb, but was still struggling to sell the technology to ...

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London’s festive lights, a tradition since 1954, are integral to the capital’s economic and social vitality, says Karen Baines When London switched on its first festive lights along Regent Street in ...

The holidays are over, and now you’re left with the memories—and a tangled mess of string lights. While it may be tempting to toss the knots into the nearest box or plastic bag, there’s a better ...