LED Candy Cane String Lights for a Warm Holiday Glow

Candy cane covers that glow warm

• Candy cane covers that glow warm

  Each cover is glossy red with a clean white stripe, and the warm LED inside turns the whole strand amber once it is lit. Next to plain white string lights, it reads as a deliberate holiday choice rather than a leftover from last year's box.

• Fine copper wire, evenly spaced

  The covers sit at even intervals along a fine copper wire, so the strand looks planned even when you drape it in a hurry. The wire is thin enough to tuck between garland and branches and bends easily into the shape you need.

• Stands out on a winter night

  The glow carries from a window or porch rail as well as a living room corner. Check the packaging for an outdoor rating before you hang it in wet weather. Pair it with night lights along the sill for a layered look.

Up on the tree in three steps

1. 1
   Check every bulb

   Plug in the strand before you decorate and confirm that each candy cane cover lights. Catching a dead bulb now saves a second trip up the ladder.

2. 2
   Wind it from base to top

   Start at the bottom branches and work up toward the top, spacing the covers evenly so the glow reads across the whole tree. Tuck the wire between branches for a fuller look.

3. 3
   Drape the rest on the mantel

   Run the leftover length along the mantel edge or through a centerpiece. Keep the cord close to the wall or table leg so it stays tidy and out of the way.

Store it loose and it lasts

• Loop, do not cram

  Wind the strand loosely around a piece of cardboard or your hand. Pressing the covers together can scuff the glossy finish and crush the wire.

• Store somewhere dry

  Keep the strand in a dry box away from damp basements or garages to protect the connection points.

• Untangle slowly

  Lift the strand out of the box one section at a time. Gentle hands keep the fine copper wire from kinking.