Published 17:41 27 Nov 2024 GMT

Little-known purpose of red Christmas light revealed as people only just realising what it actually is

If you thought the red bulb on your Christmas lights was a spare or a replacement, you'd be wrong

Lucy Devine

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Topics: Christmas, Life, Life Hacks

Lucy Devine

Lucy is a journalist working for Tyla. After graduating with a master's degree in journalism, she has worked in both print and online and is particularly interested in fashion, food, health and women's issues. Northerner, coffee addict, says hun a lot.

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Little-known purpose of red Christmas light revealed as people only just realising what it actually is

If you thought the red bulb on your Christmas lights was a spare or a replacement, you'd be wrong

Little-known purpose of red Christmas light revealed as people only just realising what it actually is

If you thought the red bulb on your Christmas lights was a spare or a replacement, you'd be wrong

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