Make Your Yard Sparkle With These Outdoor Christmas Tree Lights

There are so many things to be excited about during the holiday season: spending time with family, fun Christmas activities, plenty of Christmas movies, and of course, decorating your tree. But when you're putting on the tree topper and hanging up all your rustic Christmas decorations inside, don't forget to spread some cheer to the outside of your home, too. The best outdoor Christmas tree lights will elevate your holiday curb appeal and make your house stand out in the neighborhood.

Options for waterproof outdoor lights used to be pretty limited, but now you can get the same fun effects you find with indoor lights (like cool colors and unique shapes) for your outdoor trees and home exterior, too. Whether you're more into vintage Christmas décor with big colorful bulbs, or something more subtle like tiny fairy lights, you'll be able to find an option that festively matches the rest of your outdoor Christmas decorations and still sparkles even when the weather outside is frightful.

When you're searching for the right outdoor Christmas lights, take note of how many feet of string you need and what color that string should be (for example, if it's going on a tree, green blends in best). Also look at the bulbs themselves: LEDs shine bright and are energy efficient, while incandescent lights give off a warmer glow and have retro appeal. Finally, decide how you want to control the lights. Some use an app or a smart-home device, while some are simple, battery-operated strands. Either way, you'll want to know how to hang Christmas lights safely.

Scroll through to see the best of every kind of outdoor Christmas tree light, all of which will make your home merry and bright. ✨