https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:08:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clear-vs-colored-xmas-lights#post-2348972 Mon, 09 Nov 2015 11:18:42 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2348972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Clear. It's what goes with my ornaments. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clear-vs-colored-xmas-lights#post-2348930 Mon, 09 Nov 2015 11:01:48 +0000 BlueWolverine 2348930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Multi colored is far more festive to me. Clear just seems kind of meh. But, multi is what I grew up with, so I'm sure that "colors" my opinion. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clear-vs-colored-xmas-lights#post-2348676 Mon, 09 Nov 2015 08:58:45 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2348676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PurplePumps: that's what we're deciding between now an all clear vs clear + color. With just a flip of switch the tree dazzles in white or all the colors! I like the overall all clear tree better (needles, base size) plus it's a few hundred less. We'll see, Mr. Lime was encouraged by the responses that kiddos like color. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clear-vs-colored-xmas-lights#post-2348658 Mon, 09 Nov 2015 08:51:02 +0000 mrsjyw 2348658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have clear lights on our trees. We bought DS a small target tree and a string of colored lights for his own mini tree for his room! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clear-vs-colored-xmas-lights#post-2348656 Mon, 09 Nov 2015 08:49:17 +0000 PurplePumps 2348656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They have prelit, and probably strings of lights that do both now!!! I wish they had that when we got our tree. I'm so indecisive, its perfect! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clear-vs-colored-xmas-lights#post-2348560 Mon, 09 Nov 2015 00:46:25 +0000 sapphire 2348560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our tree and house have blue lights. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clear-vs-colored-xmas-lights#post-2348554 Mon, 09 Nov 2015 00:10:28 +0000 Reese 2348554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>clear! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clear-vs-colored-xmas-lights#post-2348533 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 23:10:00 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2348533@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Clear for me for sure! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clear-vs-colored-xmas-lights#post-2348511 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 22:15:33 +0000 CakeLady 2348511@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: glad I could help :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clear-vs-colored-xmas-lights#post-2348471 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 20:55:11 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2348471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CakeLady: that reminds me I have to pick up more of our set before our Tree Trimming Party. I only bought 8 sets originally. We will probably use plastic during the actual party, but with guests all weekend I need more forks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clear-vs-colored-xmas-lights#post-2348452 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 20:41:27 +0000 Ms. RV 2348452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer colored lights, but I like my trees to be more fun and kitschy than pretty. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clear-vs-colored-xmas-lights#post-2348211 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 15:28:42 +0000 Rockies11 2348211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband wants clear, 2 yo wants multi, so multi wins! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clear-vs-colored-xmas-lights#post-2348178 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 14:42:33 +0000 lawbee11 2348178@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Clear for the tree! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clear-vs-colored-xmas-lights#post-2348176 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 14:40:07 +0000 CakeLady 2348176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We made a deal before we got married... I picked the silverware I really wanted for our registry and I agreed to DH's strong preference for colored lights on the Christmas tree forever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clear-vs-colored-xmas-lights#post-2348174 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 14:36:52 +0000 MrsYellowJacket 2348174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We always had a few trees growing up (love holiday decor!!). So the adult tree had clear lights and the kid tree had colored - we plan to do the same once the kiddos get older </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clear-vs-colored-xmas-lights#post-2348170 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 14:31:52 +0000 hellobeeboston 2348170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>White lights for me. My husband loves color lights but I really don't like them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clear-vs-colored-xmas-lights#post-2348156 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 14:19:24 +0000 DesertDreams88 2348156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We couldn't decide either. Luckily Lowe's had them on sale Black Friday weekend and we got a GREAT deal on one that has three options: clear, color, or fading back and forth. We love it. Like @ree723, ours changes with a button. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clear-vs-colored-xmas-lights#post-2348142 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 13:57:48 +0000 simplyfelicity 2348142@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Clear for sure! Clear goes with everything! I am a sucker for clear and blue though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clear-vs-colored-xmas-lights#post-2348126 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 13:38:02 +0000 Greentea 2348126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like them all but LOVE colored! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clear-vs-colored-xmas-lights#post-2348119 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 13:32:22 +0000 Maysprout 2348119@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both my kids strongly prefer colors.<br /> I like white and clear lights, it looks sophisticated but colorful lights have that warm, festive, youthful feel so we do colorful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clear-vs-colored-xmas-lights#post-2348102 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 13:03:53 +0000 lovehoneybee 2348102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We greatly prefer the clear lights. So far, E only cares about the ornaments :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clear-vs-colored-xmas-lights#post-2348099 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 13:02:20 +0000 erinbaderin 2348099@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only like clear lights, period, but especially on a tree. I think multicolored lights are too much once you add tinsel and all the bright ornaments. I don't think kids really care one way or another </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clear-vs-colored-xmas-lights#post-2348096 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 12:59:10 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2348096@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PawPrints: LOL, in all honesty Mr. Lime wants the option for both for the sake of the children.</p> <p>@regberadaisy: that's not a bad idea having a second small tree. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clear-vs-colored-xmas-lights#post-2348086 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 12:33:04 +0000 Miss Sarah 2348086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our tree is pre-lit multi colored. Outside, we use a few strings of blue LEDs and a few of white LEDs to decorate our porch. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clear-vs-colored-xmas-lights#post-2348084 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 12:29:38 +0000 Tanjowen 2348084@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's a split in our house! I like clear lights and DH adores colored lights. I caved on our last artificial tree purchase and it has colored lights, but I win that only clear lights go on the outside of the house. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clear-vs-colored-xmas-lights#post-2348068 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 11:52:01 +0000 PawPrints 2348068@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Um, LOs don't even enter into this decision. DH and I know that colored lights are the ONLY proper way to celebrate the season. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clear-vs-colored-xmas-lights#post-2348065 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 11:48:58 +0000 Canoli 2348065@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Clear all the way! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clear-vs-colored-xmas-lights#post-2348051 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 11:24:36 +0000 Mrs. J 2348051@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Growing up, our tree was always multi colored lights but outside was white, so that's my preference. I don't like multi outside. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clear-vs-colored-xmas-lights#post-2348042 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 11:10:16 +0000 regberadaisy 2348042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have white LED string lights. I don't think my 3.5 year old really cares? We also have a small "Charlie Brown" tree that has been in the family and we put color lights on that one.</p> <p>On the outside we have classic C9 multi colored lights, I love love those. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clear-vs-colored-xmas-lights#post-2348010 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 10:11:35 +0000 Ree723 2348010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The pre-lit tree we bought last year can be either white lights or coloured lights, and we love it! DH and I prefer the white lights but the girls love the coloured lights, so whilst they're awake, the tree is colourful, after they go to bed, we press a button on the remote and they turn to white. Perfect. </p>