Should we switch off Christmas lights?

They brighten up the festive season, but they can have a negative impact on the environment.

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The countdown to Christmas is on. Across the country, many families will already have their decorations up inside the house. If not, then your parent or guardian might well be thinking about going up to the attic or into the store cupboard in the coming days to pull out the Christmas tree, dust it off and get it looking magical. One thing that lots of people love about festive decorations is the twinkling lights. As well as using them to light up living rooms, some people also create spectacular displays on the outsides of their houses and Christmas lights illuminate high streets up an