What are alternatives to outdoor/indoor holiday lighting?

Question

For example, what are some good alternatives to strings of indoor/outdor holiday lighting but look just as festive?

Although the individual of strings are low wattage, many homes choose to have many strings and will increase energy costs during the holiday season.

How can we create a "greener" yet festive holiday decoration?

Answer 1

Buy LED type decorative lamps instead of normal incandescent type lamps. This will reduce lot of energy. You can also ask for solar powered decorative lamps, but it needs a battery to lit up in the night.

Answer 2

possibly candles and bamboo torches in less you leave in a cold and nasty weather state if so battery run lights target has some for 7.99