A couple facts on the history of Christmas lights from www.oldchristmaslights.com

• In 1882, Edward Johnson, a business associate of Thomas Edison. electrically lit a Christmas tree for the first time.
• Christmas Lights meant for the outdoors weren’t sold across the United States until 1927, and they were nearly as dangerous as the candles they were advertised to replace.
• Many of the earliest bulbs were shaped like fruits and animals, and also doubled as Christmas tree ornaments.

Outdoor Christmas lighting has defintely come a long way since its inception.  Some ambitious homeowners are even lighting their homes to the beat of music.  Enjoy this video clip from the home of a Christmas enthusiast in Texas, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5e7T2ELXE_M and Happy Holidays from the Masonry Institute of St. Louis!