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How to Put Lights on a Christmas Tree Like a Pro
Dazzling Christmas lights are as much a part of the holidays as gifts, caroling, and candy canes. While they can be a hassle to get just right, decorating your Christmas tree with lights is an art that can transform your living space into a magical winter wonderland. Whether you’re aiming for a minimalist look with…
Read More5 Christmas Family Traditions to Start This Year
Opening gifts and indulging in festive treats are hallmarks of the holiday season, but the true magic of Christmas lies in the time spent with loved ones. Starting meaningful holiday traditions is a fantastic way to embrace the season’s joy and togetherness. Whether baking cookies or marveling at a holiday light show, family moments make…
Read MoreGuide to Getting the Most Out of Your Winter City Lights Visit
What makes Winter City Lights a walk-through Christmas light show like no other? This 18-acre winter wonderland is among the country’s largest and most immersive light shows, boasting crackling bonfires, interactive displays, and over 1 million twinkling lights. Whether you want to bask in the beauty of the lights or enjoy the festive activities, planning…
Read MoreWhy Do We Celebrate the Holidays with Christmas Lights?
The glow of Christmas lights during the holidays suggests something magical and unique to the season. Whether that glow comes from a cozy string of lights on a mantle or a full-blown Christmas holiday light event, these sparkling decorations can turn the darkest winter nights into festive celebrations. But why do we deck the halls…
Read MoreHow to Protect and Store Christmas Lights
Wonder and joy overflow when we walk through Christmas lights. Yet taking them out of storage and untangling them does not evoke the same feelings. Improperly stored Christmas lights often become giant, messy knots, which affects their wiring and necessitates replacement to correct. Save yourself a headache and a trip to the store by learning…
Read MoreRelive the Magic: Top Moments from Winter City Lights 2023
The best outdoor Christmas lights show in the Washington, DC, area has wrapped up its second successful season! Thousands of guests, gallons of hot chocolate, and countless snow tube rides culminated in happy holidays. Indeed, the production team is already thinking about next year! But in the afterglow of the season’s bliss, they like to…
Read MoreWhere to Get Home Holiday Lights Inspiration
Adorning your house with hundreds of sparkling lights is among the timeless traditions of the holiday season—and for good reason. It brings festive cheer to folks strolling by and keeps spirits bright. Whether you’re the kind of family who makes their home a blinding pillar of light or prefers a subtler display, there is no…
Read MoreWinter City Lights Visitors’ Most Frequent Questions
A crisp winter’s night filled with twinkling lights and laughter. Crackling bonfires and sweet treats. A 52-foot-tall Christmas tree with enchanting patterns of glowing lights. All these attractions and more will be at Winter City Lights, one of the DMV’s premier Christmas holiday light events! You and your loved ones can prepare for these wondrous…
Read MoreWhy You Should Take Your Date to a Christmas Lights Show
Love is in the air during the holidays, and there is no better date night location than an outdoor Christmas light display. Peaceful trails lit by enchanting displays and decorations provide stunning backgrounds for commemorative photos, opportune moments to engage in deep conversation, and a perfect romantic ambiance. Embrace the magic of the holiday season…
Read MoreHow to Plan for a Holiday Light Show Visit
With travel plans, gift planning, and family visits, the holidays conjure a seemingly endless to-do list. Everyone gets caught up in the holiday mess and forgets to mark the season’s magic and joy. Yet taking a breath and making time—even just a day!—to celebrate can revive your family’s holiday spirit. Among the numerous ways to…
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