Christmas light displays are one of my favorite things about the holidays, but I came across a report that was eye-opening. The amount people have to spend in some areas of the country to light up their homes for the holidays is enough to make the season NOT so merry and bright!

The study compared LED lights versus incandescent bulbs, which, on another note, you can still buy! Remember, the sale of incandescent and halogen light bulbs in the U.S. ended in August 2023, with the exception of Christmas lights. You will still find incandescent Christmas lights for sale, and if you are on a budget, that may be your best bet, but the cost to illuminate them is what this study looked at around the country.

Here in Washington, we are pretty fortunate! The typical display with LED lights will

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