Christmas lights are an integral part of Christmas. Twinkling lights emphasize the unique atmosphere, making long, cool evenings spent in the living room with a cup of cocoa or hot tea more pleasant.
However, like everything, they also have their drawbacks. It’s not just about electricity bills, which can increase if decorations are left on for too long. Both when purchasing and using Christmas lights every day, you must be careful because some models can be very harmful.
When choosing Christmas lights, . Ideally, the lights have a quality certificate (CE in the EU). Avoid models that are too cheap and of unknown originwhich may emit harmful chemicals when used intensively (when overheated).
LED lamps in people sensitive to stimuli (including children) may cause discomfort, headaches, lead to eye strain or problems with falling asleep, because they emit blue light that interferes with melatonin production.
It usually ends with harmless symptoms. However, it is possible that in extreme cases – in people with photosensitive epilepsy, dynamically changing illuminations may trigger an epileptic attack. Therefore, it is important to be careful.
To reduce the risk of health problems, set Christmas tree lights to a steady glow program or a slow flicker program. Also choose decorations that are as visually neutral as possible and with mild colors.
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Don’t underestimate the fire hazard associated with using Christmas lights. If the structure is of poor quality or is damaged, overheating or other dangerous events that threaten safety may occur.
Always turn off the lights before going to bed and when you leave the house. Check whether they are properly ventilated, whether they have a working power supply and always use them according to the instructions.
