Christmas Lights

News

North Korea Is Threatening South Korea With "Psychological Warfare" Because Of Christmas Lights

11:20AM December 13, 2011 | Casey Chan

If there was ever such thing as a country run by Grinches, North Korea would be that country. Why? Well, according to the BBC, North Korea has warned neighbouring South Korea of “unexpected consequences” if South Korea decides to light up Christmas trees near their border. More »


Geek Out

How Christmas Tree Lights Evolved From Major To Mild Fire Hazard

12:00PM December 9, 2011 | Rachel Swaby

Before our Christmas tree lighting needs were taken care of with $US25 and a trip to Target, creating the atmosphere meant placing candles — wax towers topped with fire — onto seasonal kindling. Think it’s frightening now when your dog tugs a branch? Just imagine your living room bursting into flames for the sake of Christmas cheer. More »


Entertainment

And Now, A Clip Of Christmas Lights Synced To Music

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1:39PM December 16, 2009 | Nick Broughall

Last year, it was Michael up in Brisbane who blew our minds with an amazing Chrsitmas lights display synchronised to music. This year, it’s Ryan down in Adelaide. More »


Gaming

Guitar Hero Played On Side Of House Using Christmas Lights

11:20PM December 14, 2009 | Kat Hannaford

This isn’t the first time Christmas lights have met Guitar Hero on the pages of Gizmodo, but this former Disney employee’s efforts are definitely the best use of the game that I’ve ever seen. More »


Gadgets

Crazy Synchronised Christmas Lights Season Starts Now

11:49AM December 3, 2008 | Jason Chen

We’ve featured crazy arse Christmas lights on here before, and seeing as it’s officially past Thanksgiving, it’s time to show them off again.

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$5,000 in Electricity = Lots of Christmas Lights

4:45AM December 31, 2007 | Mark Wilson

Over the 52 festive days that this Canadian house stays eye-blindingly lit, the owner pays about $100 a day, or about $5,000. An in addition to his large donation to the power company, the owner also pulls in over $30,000 in gifts for charity.

Hit the very end of the video for a neat comparison block shot—his poor neighbour’s house, shrouded in shadow, adorns a few, pitiful icicle lights. The only thing we’d recommend for the wonderland of bulbs is a little glowing reindeer mutilation. [iflim via digg]

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