When pre-lit Christmas trees first became available many people rejoiced at the idea of not having to struggle with strings of lights ever again! That was enough for many to initiate a purchase. However, there are some disadvantages to pre-installed Christmas tree lights, and some families may find that they would rather deal with a few tangles and knots than live with the alternative. In this article you will find some of the advantages and disadvantages of these pre-installed Christmas lights and other information that may help you and your family decide if a pre-lit tree is the best choice for you.
The most obvious advantage, as mentioned above, is that a pre-lit tree means no more tangled string lights or knotted cords and plugs. This makes decorating a tree a lot less stressful and frustrating. It can also be a time saver for families with young children, who want to move ahead to hanging ornaments as quickly as possible. In addition, preinstalled Christmas tree lights also mean that the lights will be equally distributed and cover the tree completely. This ensures that all ornaments will be lit well and that the tree can be enjoyed from all sides. They are also well suited to be used outside for a holiday yard decoration assuming that your tree has outdoor string lights on them making them safe for outdoor use.
Although pre-lit Christmas trees do seem to have a lot of advantages and are proven to be incredibly convenient, they also have some drawbacks. For example trees with preinstalled Christmas lights are, for obvious reasons, only available on artificial trees and to some the smell, feel and appearance of a real tree are important holiday elements. Other disadvantages could be that a pre-lit tree consists of too few or too many lights, forcing a family to either purchase additional lights or live with a tree which feels too bright and alarming. There are also limited choices as far as color, bulb size and style when it comes to artificial Christmas trees.
If you and your family are considering purchasing a pre-lit tree make sure to consider the disadvantages as well as the convenience. Preinstalled Christmas tree lights may seem ingenious, but you never know, you may miss the time spent on the floor with your family and friends surrounded by the glow of tangled cords and bulbs!
