What are those lights called?

Question

What are those lights called that are from way back when. They are big bulbs but in a strand. Kind of like what you see at a x-mas tree lot or in old movies at carnivals.

Here are some links to some pics so you can see what I'm talking about.

http://alisoviejodailyphoto.dolorin.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/treefarm.jpg

http://scribbleking.typepad.com/scribble_king/images/big_fish.jpg

Answer 1

fairy lights?

Answer 2

how about string lantern party lights:

http://www.lampsplus.com/products/s_stri...

http://www.lampsplus.com/Products/Party-...