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If you're starting to feel festive and want to celebrate in a fun way, then setting up your Christmas lights is an easy way to show your holiday spirit. 

At Factory Buys we have a wide collection of Christmas lights in a range of sizes, colours and ways to set up. Whether it's for the Christmas tree, or to decorate indoors or outdoors, we guarantee you’ll find something you love at competitive prices. If you need to celebrate this Christmas on a budget, we’ve got you covered. 

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What Types of Christmas Lights Are Available

The first step in decorating with Christmas lights is deciding what kind you want to use. Here are some of our favourites: 

Fairy Lights

Fairy lights are one long string of tiny light bulbs in a range of beautiful and festive colours. They look wonderful when strung along an outdoor railing or around the Christmas tree and don’t use much power to keep on. 

Curtain Lights

These lights are a great way to add some Christmas colour to your home, especially at night.  Curtain lights use bulbs that are attached to strings that hang vertically from the ceiling. You can choose between clear or coloured bulbs.

Icicle Lights

These icicle lights are like curtain lights, except the strings have different lengths. Icicle lights are perfect for decorating the outside of your house or office space with a wintery feel. 

Mesh Curtain Lights

This type of lighting is like a hanging curtain except it's in the shape of a fishnet. Mesh curtain lights are perfect for hanging over windows because they let the light out into the street without letting people see in.

LED Christmas Lights

LED Christmas lights are becoming more common as people become aware of their energy efficiency. They last longer than traditional incandescent lights and don’t produce heat like fluorescent lights do. 

Waterfall Lights

These lights are shaped like icicle lights or curtain lights. It has a lighting effect that makes it look like a miniature waterfall. Waterfall lights look very pretty when they are turned on. 

Motif Lights

Motif lights come in many shapes and sizes. They are designed to look like something. For example, you could have a Santa sled with reindeer, a star or a 'Merry Christmas' light display. 

Festoon Lights

These lights look like fairy lights or curtain lights except the bulbs are much bigger. Festoon lights are typically strung horizontally over a patio or gazebo, for a festive outdoor look. 

Solar-Powered Lights

Solar-powered lights are a great option if you're looking for energy-efficient Christmas lights. Most of the light types mentioned are available with solar power. They are perfect for decorating the garden and backyard.


You can even have a solar reindeer Christmas light to make it look like Santa will be arriving soon. These items are very popular with kids in the lead-up to the big day.

How Many Lights Do You Put on a Christmas Tree

You will want to use fairy lights with varying amounts of bulbs depending on the size of your Christmas tree. If you're using regular incandescent bulbs, then you might want to use even more lights because they aren’t as bright as LED bulbs. 

How Many Lights Do You Need for a 6ft Xmas Tree?

You'll need about 120 light bulbs to fully decorate a 6ft tree. This amount is designed for an easy spread of the lights to cover from top to bottom. 

How Many Lights Do You Put on a 7ft Christmas Tree?

You'll need about 150 light bulbs to cover a 7ft tree. As this tree is slightly thicker than a 6ft tree, the extra number of lights is necessary to cover the entire tree. 

How Many Lights Do You Need for an 8-Foot Tree?

You'll need about 200 light bulbs for an 8ft tree, as this is a very large tree, this is the minimum amount required to create an even effect. 

In What Order Do You Decorate a Christmas Tree?

Decorating a Christmas tree can quickly become a messy job if you don’t do it in the right order. That's why we have a handy guide to decorating your tree like a pro!


1. Start with the lights. You'll want to string them around the tree first, starting at the trunk and working your way up.


2. Once the lights are in place, you can start adding other decorations, like garlands, tinsel, and baubles.


3. Hang larger ornaments near the bottom of the tree and smaller ones near the top.


4. Finish off with a star or angel on the very top of the tree. Or you can pick any ornament you want, for a personal touch. Enjoy your Christmas tree! 

Can a Christmas Tree Have Too Many Lights?

Yes, a Christmas tree can have too many lights. If you use too many lights, the Christmas tree may start to look cluttered. It is important to find a balance between using enough lights to make the tree look nice, but not so many that it becomes overwhelming.


If you put too few lights on a Christmas tree, the tree may look sparse. It is important to use enough lights to make the tree look festive and cheerful.

Where to Buy Christmas Tree Lights

You can buy Christmas tree lights easily online at Factory Buys, and get them delivered to anywhere in Australia. 


You may want to consider energy-efficient LED lights or solar-powered lights if you are looking for an environmentally friendly option. 


There are also many different colours and styles of Christmas tree lights available, so you can find the perfect set to match your holiday decor. You can also buy the perfect Christmas tree and a wide variety of Christmas decorations at Factory Buys.


You can buy the best Christmas lights in Australia when you shop online at Factory Buys and get your home ready for the holidays! Contact us if you have any questions about our Christmas tree lights.