We love the holiday season as there is plenty of shopping to do while many retailers and online shops offer irresistible deals and discounts. Families who are on the look out for the perfect Christmas tree to get will also be looking for Christmas lighting for their homes. Well, maybe you would like to try something a bit different this year?
Ever Tried Glowsticks?
For those who do not know what is a glowstick, it is basically a thin plastic tube which is filled with two types of chemical. A thin translucent tube of glass inside the plastic tube holds one type of chemical while floating in another type of chemical. To activate the glowstick to make it glow, you just need to bend the stick which will break the thin glass inside the plastic tube so that the two chemicals could mix causing a chemical reaction. The glow is the result of the chemical reaction. Now there are many different types if glow light sticks to choose as they come in various sizes, lengths and color. If you are planning to get some, I would suggest you try out all the different colors to see what they look like at night.
Light Up Your Home With Them
If you happen to have kids in your house, they will all be so excited when they see a glow light stick glow for the very first time. If you would like them to glow the entire night, make sure you get the high quality ones that can last up to 12 hours. So if you have a Christmas tree, you could decorate it with some of these colorful glow light sticks in the evening. This is particularly cool when you happen to have guests or family members over for a meal. That would be a wonderful treat for them and you could also give them some glowsticks as gifts as well. And when it's time to dim the lights, having a few of these sticks activated to light up your home is a great idea.
Have A Game With The Kids
And if you are feeling a bit bored in the evenings, all you need to do is to hide a few activated glow sticks in the house and get the kids to find them. Or, have a game of pick up sticks with the kids by dimming the lights. There's just so many creative ways of having fun with your own family when you choose to make the time for them.
Summary
So light up your home this Christmas season and have a wonderful time celebrating with family and friends. It's a wonderful season to be thankful for everything in our lives.
Amelia Warmheart is an avid traveler but a lousy cook. When not traveling or recovering from jet lag, she shares tips on using glowsticks to light up your home this Christmas season. Parents and home owners could choose to decorate the Christmas tree or give away these glow light sticks as gifts to family and friends when they come visit as well as have fun playing with their kids.