Lights That Bubble Merrily All The Way
will help you.One of my grandmothers had several sets of these on her tree. Visiting her house was probably the first time I ever saw these captivating lights.
The other Grandma had an artificial wreath with a single bulb, in the same position that a candle would have been. That Christmas decoration was usually hung in her kitchen window, visible indoors and out.
The older lights I remember always had red or green base sections and yellow or red bubbling liquid. The modern versions come in additional colors and plain white as well.
These lights are still available. If you've never had them, you might try a string or two to see how you like them. Note that they are fragile. Not suitable for touch by little fingers. And strictly for indoor use.
Check out the videos below to see bubble lights in action!
Enjoy Bubble Lights
Bubble Lights Add Vintage Charm
Classic Lighting Set of 7 Multi-color Christmas Bubble Lights for Indoor/Outdoor Decoration
Amazon Price: (as of 05/31/2012)
Merry bubble lights will make your tree come alive with holiday beauty.
More Bubble Light Sets
Sweet Tree Lights
Bubble Lights in Action
Watch Them Bubble And Glow
The Effect of Candlelight
Kitty Gets Into the Act
A Little Curiosity, Careful Kitty
History of Bubble Lights
Find More Bubble Lights
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Radko Bubble Lights
Modern Versions of Vintage Classic
My Blog on Dinnerware
Especially Vintage
My blog, at Diary of a Dishie, has lots of information about dinnerware, glassware and related items. I also feature tips on table setting for special events, mixing and matching your china and tableware.
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bechand
Dec 28, 2011 @ 2:23 pm | delete
- Proud to be LIKE #20 on this lens :O)
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Kimbesa Dec 28, 2011 @ 2:31 pm | delete
- Thanks!
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bechand
Dec 28, 2011 @ 2:22 pm | delete
- I totally loved these on my Grandma's tree - I remember my mom buying me a single bulb to put in my "candle" for my window (remember those) - I loved them so much that now that I am an adult - the first lights on my first tree as a married lady - were the red and green bubbling lights :O) Husband had never seen them, but he adores them as well now :)
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clouda9
Dec 23, 2011 @ 12:18 am | delete
- Loved recalling the memory of bubble lights on grandma's tree and love this lens for bringing back those memories to me today. Thank you! *Angel-kissed Christmas blessing to you :)
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- Thanks for the blessing...and to everyone for your kind comments!
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Blonde_Blythe Dec 9, 2011 @ 8:03 pm | delete
- P.S. Love the curious kitty! :)
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- No, but they're really cool! Great lens, by the way! :)
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RinchenChodron
Dec 9, 2011 @ 5:03 am | delete
- I remember these lights - charming - didn't know you could still get them.
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WindyWinters
Dec 4, 2011 @ 3:32 am | delete
- Yes, we still put them on our Christmas tree. I never thought of them as vintage as my parent never had them on their tree. I guess they are a bit old-fashioned but we love them!
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poddys
Nov 26, 2011 @ 5:38 pm | delete
- These look fun, never seen these before.
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grannysage Nov 24, 2011 @ 6:11 pm | delete
- When I was a child, some friends of my parents had bubble lights. I loved to just sit and watch them bubble. When they re-appeared in the store I had to get a set. I just gave them away when we moved into an RV this year. I loved the videos.
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EpiphanyLondon
Jan 21, 2011 @ 2:00 pm | delete
- Will have work out if I can get the bubble lights here this year.....
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Fitzcharming Jan 6, 2011 @ 9:08 pm | delete
- I don't but I remember them from my in-laws Christmas tree. Very pretty.
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janices7 Dec 31, 2010 @ 1:09 pm | delete
- This lens brought back some great childhood memories. Thanks for sharing!
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CitiesChick
Dec 10, 2010 @ 10:14 pm | delete
- I can remember the bubble lights, what a cool trend to bring back!
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nyfamily5
Dec 7, 2010 @ 7:39 am | delete
- I remember the bubble lights from years ago. Wonderful lens
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wordstock Dec 6, 2010 @ 7:25 am | delete
- You know the vintage lights you show...I still have mine. Does that make me vintage? I love the bubble lights and always have. I like the history and a great job on finding videos.
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