Christmas lights are often the first thing people think of when it comes to Christmas decorations. They are a great way to make any space look festive and bright, whether you’re going for a traditional look or something more modern.

Christmas light strings come in many different varieties — from traditional white lights to colored lights and even LED string lights. There are also many different ways you can use them, including indoors and outdoors. However, knowing which ones to buy isn’t always easy. Here are some of our favorites.

Holiday Light Show LED Indoor/Outdoor Light Set with 50 Warm White LED Bulbs

This set of 50 LED bulbs is perfect for indoor or outdoor use and includes a timer so that you can set it up once and forget about it until next year. The bulbs are energy-efficient (80% less electricity than incandescent) so they won’t put a strain on your electric bill either. They’re also shatterproof (which means no broken glass) and waterproof so they can stand up to rain or snow without worry. These bulbs will last more than 25 years before needing replacement. We love these because they’re versatile enough for both indoor and outdoor use — all you need do is hang them from your porch.

GE Outdoor String Lights

These 5-bulb strings come in red, green or blue with white wire. They’re weatherproof and durable enough to withstand the elements — perfect for outdoor use. You can also connect multiple sets together to create a longer string of lights. The bulbs are LED, so they’ll last longer than traditional incandescent bulbs and use less energy.

C9 Light Strings

These C9 light strings are perfect for indoor or outdoor use — even around water! They come in either green or white wire and have 15 bulbs per string (25 watts). They’re also UL listed for indoor/outdoor use and weatherproof, making them ideal for both indoor and outdoor decorating needs.

GE 150-Count LED Mini Lights

These mini lights come with 150 bulbs that are made from durable plastic material and have an average lifespan of about 25,000 hours. They also feature a weatherproof design and come with a 2-year warranty period.

Aurora Lightshow 16-Function Outdoor Projection Set

This outdoor light set comes with 16 different functions and features an automatic timer mode that turns on automatically after 6 hours of operation if there is no activity detected by the sensors present in each unit. These Christmas lights require only two AA batteries per unit and they can be used both indoors and outdoors without any problem at all.

C9 Warm White LED Christmas Lights

These C9 LED lights have a warm white hue and come in 100 count bags with 50 strands per bag. They are UL listed for indoor use only but are durable enough to be used outdoors if you want them to last year round. The bulbs have a lifespan of approximately 25,000 hours so they should last through several seasons of use.