Christmas lights in British English
(ˈkrɪsməs laɪts)
plural noun
1.
strings of lights put up in the Christmas period to decorate houses
The house was all lit up with Christmas lights.
2.
large displays of light, assembled in patterns such as animals, bells, etc, put up in the Christmas period
The Christmas lights were still up in the city centre in February.
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