Village lighting guides

How to light, wire, and hide the cords in Christmas and Halloween villages.

• How to light a Christmas village

  A practical guide to lighting a Christmas village: which bulbs and cords fit, battery and USB options, hiding cords, timers, and safety.

• How to hide Christmas village cords

  Seven ways to hide the cords in a Christmas village display, from risers and foam board to multi-socket cords, battery lights, and cordless options.

• Halloween village lighting ideas

  How to light a Halloween village: orange, purple, and green bulbs, flicker effects, lighting levels, and reusing Christmas village lights for Halloween.