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Christmas tree lights: white or multi-coloured?

155 replies

GloGirl · 16/12/2015 08:07

Which ones look best on a tree?

Before anyone asks I've posted this in AIBU because I want a fierce and vigorous debate to help me make my mind up Xmas Grin

OP posts:
SomedayMyPrinceWillCome · 16/12/2015 08:09

I think white / blue lights look classy & simple
I am not classy
I have multicoloured lights & LOVE them

cleaty · 16/12/2015 08:09

I have both on my tree.

Belleende · 16/12/2015 08:11

This year I ditched the tinsel and went with multi coloured lights. I reckon it is now just the right side of trashy. LED lights, whatever the colour, are of course for the lower orders

GastonsPomPomWrath · 16/12/2015 08:12

White. Warm white. Gives that comfy, homely, candlelit glow imo Xmas Smile

iwantgin · 16/12/2015 08:12

White on the tree.

DH puts coloured lights outside. On an outside tree.

WhoKn0wsWhereTheMistletoes · 16/12/2015 08:12

Multi, always, white just aren't festive enough for me.

CabbageOfShame · 16/12/2015 08:13

Warm white here!

MonstrousPippin · 16/12/2015 08:13

I love the multicoloured. I think they were what everyone had in the 80s so reminds me of magical Chrismasses as a child Xmas Smile

Queenbean · 16/12/2015 08:14

Warm white

Cold white looks a bit cheap and multicoloured looks migraine inducing

snuffykins · 16/12/2015 08:14

White. I don't like reindeer vomit on my Christmas tree. It must be classy and colour coordinated.

FrChewieLouie · 16/12/2015 08:15

This year I have a strong yen for the colourful lights of my 70s childhood.

DH won't deviate from white.

Might have to call in a mediator Xmas Sad.

SweetTeaVodka · 16/12/2015 08:15

White. Blue at a push.

StillStayingClassySanDiego · 16/12/2015 08:16

Warm white for me, my tree is gaudy enough with red, purple and gold baubles plus every toilet roll Angel the ds's ever made.

Kaytee1987 · 16/12/2015 08:16

Warm white

Alicewasinwonderland · 16/12/2015 08:20

Does it matter?

I have both kind at home. Some years, I put white lights with colourful decorations, others I put coloured lights with multicoloured ornaments, and the next go for white or blue and silver. (any combination depending on the mood and the weather).

This year, I have chosen white lights, red and silver tree, because I got bored of the pink/grey or silver/ teal trees that are in every shop and supermarket around here.

Pretty sure only my girls and I notice the colour of the tree to be honest Grin

sandylion · 16/12/2015 08:21

It ain't Christmas without multicoloured lights! I love a tacky Christmas tree, I agree about it reminding me of magical Christmas mornings as a kid! I love to look at a classy tree, just not in my own house Grin

sandylion · 16/12/2015 08:21

Although I do think MC have fallen well out of fashion. Shame!

Cornettoninja · 16/12/2015 08:22

I used to be hardcore white lights but have gone multi coloured this year.

I'm fed up with overly coordinated trees and think it looks far more festive with a bit of a mish mash.

Plus it means I can buy the odd decoration that wouldn't necessarily 'fit' otherwise.

IloveJudgeJudy · 16/12/2015 08:26

Sweet tea BlueShockShock. That's not a Christmas colour. WinkWhite or multicoloured. Turn and turn about. Or two trees.

Gatekeeper · 16/12/2015 08:30

warm white- proper bulbs as well- none of your LED shite

YouMakeMyDreams · 16/12/2015 08:33

I have both. Partly because I put the white set on last year it wasn't enough lights and do was dispatched to get more and all he could get was coloured ones.
My tree is trashy and proud. It looks like Christmas vomited on it and I love it. Grin

sleepwhenidie · 16/12/2015 08:37

I have both and the mc ones flash Xmas Wink. Blue is just wrong wrong wrong though.

Sameshitdiffname · 16/12/2015 08:40

I personally only like white but each to their own!

GreatFuckability · 16/12/2015 08:41

I have red lights. I did not think it through when I put them on my window..

Roussette · 16/12/2015 08:44

I like white but the warm white. And unfortunately my new set of lights, hundreds of the buggers, are cold white. So bottom half of tree is warm white, top half is icy white Blush

Hate blue, especially flashing blue, why not call the ambulance to co-ordinate whilst you're at it Grin