This Christmas Lights Charging Cable Is Portable Holiday Magic

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It’s a practical application of unreserved cheer

I don’t know about y’all, but sometimes I need just a little help getting into the holiday spirit. It’s not that I’m a Scrooge or Grinch or anything like that, but every year I find myself so focused on work and other daily tasks that I forget that the happiest time (and my favorite time of year) is upon us. I try to decorate everything from cookies to Christmas trees in a handful of sleepless nights, and let’s just say I am tired of cramming and barely being able to stay awake on Christmas Day. This year to remediate my old habit, I’ve decided to take action. I’m buying this Christmas light charging cable to serve as my daily dose of cheer well before the big day.

Why I’m Buying It

A little taste of peppermint bark or a festive Christmas movie can turn those cold, dark winter nights into something much brighter. With this cable, I can embrace that spirit even on my busiest days. I plan on carrying this cheerful cord with me everywhere, from charging my phone in my car, to plugging it in at my favorite coffee shop on days I work remotely. I will immerse myself in the holiday spirit and encourage those around me to join in.

To me, the possibilities of adding a little boost of cheer are endless with this one item, and with over 4,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, I think it’s safe to say the internet agrees with me. Since the cord is 50 inches, or a little bit over 4 feet, it’s a fun novelty I can throw in my work bag and whip out when I need some Christmas motivation or my phone needs a charge. At just $10, it’s a cheap way to get my holiday thrills to boot.

Why You Should, Too

Even though I’ve added this to my Amazon cart for myself, this charging cable makes a great stocking stuffer or Dirty Santa gift exchange choice, too. While it might not turn all of your friends into Clark Griswold, even those friends and family members who tend to act more like the Grinch at Christmas will fall in love with the novelty of this gift.

Additionally, this charging cable is a wonderful choice for those of us who live in places where we cannot put up a big tree or go all out on outdoor Christmas lights. Just because we don’t have a physically large space for holiday cheer, doesn’t mean that we don’t have a whole lot of Christmas spirit in our hearts. This cord allows us to show that jolly spirit in a simple and safe way.

It's Practical Purpose

Let’s just be clear and say that the best way to describe this product is a practical application of unreserved holiday cheer. While it is fun to see the 10 LED lights shining in all their bright, colorful, holiday glory, it’s important to emphasize that this product is a charging cord, so it serves an important purpose. Meaning that even though it’s great to give at white elephant, it’s not your traditional gag gift. You will need to plug the USB end of the device into a laptop, charging cube, or other outlet to get the lights to work and for the device to charge your phone. This charging cable is compatible with iPhones and goes all the way back to the iPhone 5, according to the Amazon description, so even my grandparents with their iPhone 6s can use this nifty device.

This year, I’m going to try my best to soak up every second of tacky Christmas spirit, and this charging cord is going to help me do it. I might need to invest in a few other items like this nightlight and maybe even this tabletop tree, but I think everyone will know I’m a Christmas fanatic with just one look at my phone charger.

LED Christmas Lights Charging Cable

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So often we get so wrapped up in the grandeur of the holiday season or the business of finishing the work year with a bang, that we forget that Christmas cheer is within our grasp. Change up your everyday routine by replacing your run-of-the-mill charging cord with this Christmas light cord of sugar plum dreams.

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