How to String Lights on a Christmas Tree You'll find countless tutorials for how to string lights on a Christmas tree using the traditional horizontal stringing method.

Below, our tips on several great ways to hang Christmas lights on your tree. Tip: In general, plan for about 100 Christmas lights per foot; a 6-foot tree would get 600 lights.

The method is simple: String the lights on your tree from bottom to top (or vice versa) instead of coiling them around the tree.

To make decking the halls a little bit easier, clever TikTokers have revealed the quickest way to string lights on Christmas trees — much to interior designers’ dismay.

If you’re looking for the easiest smart string lights to control this holiday season, Nanoleaf smart string lights are what you’re looking for.

Should you string your Christmas tree lights vertically or horizontally?

Should you string your Christmas tree lights vertically or horizontally?