So, there's all the stuff about being environmentally aware. People drive the Prius in droves now. They turn off the light in the hall when done and even shut down their computers at night. However, many can't part with their Christmas lights. And Christmas is coming earlier and earlier, so lights are on longer and longer. The next time you think about giving back to the world during the holidays, switch off your Christmas lights. Some people don't even have electricity to heat or light their homes!Does anyone out there have figures on how much electricity could be saved if everyone turned off their Christmas lights for a day?
I'm not saying that folks should completely give up the lights; that just isn't likely. However, how about waiting to turn them on until mid December, instead of a month or two before?
2 comments:
I'm sure people can find other ways to save the environment other than taking away christmas lights. When I think about Christmas one of the things that come to mind is putting up lights with my uncle. The tradition is pretty common among families so suggesting giving it up might be a little extreme, how about we focus on long term energy saving and having christmas lights for a month wont be so bad.
Although I am at an age where Christmas lights just seem like another possible way to end up plummeting to your death from the roof-top...and an unecessary one at that...
I have to agree with Jamie. Finding sustainable sources of energy is the key.
But I'm with Karen on the idea of cutting back on the Christmas lights. I'm too old for all that climbing around on an icy roof in the dark!
And my husband is even older.
LOL!
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