Christmas Lighting Glossary

A glossary of terms about all things Christmas lights

Net Light

Net lights are a configuration of Christmas lighting that forms a mesh net that has evenly spaced bulbs attached to…

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Fairy Light

Fairy lights are very tiny LED bulbs approximately the size of a water droplet.

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CSA

The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) is a standards organization that promotes public safety, quality and environmental performance. Founded in 1919…

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Corner Tree

A corner tree is a full-size Christmas tree (usually artificial) with branches that are arranged in such a way that…

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Cascade Light

Tubes of light with LED bulbs arranged in a cascading pattern create an eye-catching effect, resembling the illusion of falling…

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Bulb Voltage

Bulb voltage is a measure of the potential difference existing between two points in a circuit. Put simply, it's the…

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Amp

An amp (or ampere) is the unit of measurement used for electrical current. It describes the rate at which electric…

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5mm

A 5mm is a mini LED bulb usually features a wide-angle, concave lens that measures roughly 5 millimeters in diameter.…

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Wire Nut

A wire nut is an electrical connector used to fasten two or more wires together. They are made from plastic…

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Wattage

Wattage is a measure of electrical power, expressed in watts. It’s the product of one ampere (1A) of current multiplied…

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