Christmas Globes, A Belle Meade Tradition Since 2020
Christmas Globes
After dark, thousands of tiny lights come together into glowing globes drifting through the trees — a bit of quiet magic that's become one of the neighborhood's most beloved holiday traditions.
Christmas Globes are lit spheres installed in your yard, trees, and along walkways — creating a warm, layered holiday atmosphere that looks entirely different from standard roofline lighting.
They can hang in trees, frame the entrance to your home, line a walkway, or anchor a full outdoor display. Each globe is professionally installed and removed by the Let There Be Light team, so you never touch a ladder.
Three Ways Homeowners Use the Globes
Hanging in Trees
Suspended from branches, globes create a floating, magical glow from the yard or street
Framing the Home
Positioned near the entry or flanking the driveway to anchor the front of the property
Walkways & Starbursts
Placed along paths or paired with starburst accents for a full, layered ground display
Three Sizes. One-Time Purchase.
You buy the globes once and keep them. Each season, the Let There Be Light team installs, maintains, and removes them for a flat per-globe service fee.
Globe Specs Compared
| Spec | 15" Classic | 16" Signature | 20" Grand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulb Type | Incandescent mini | Pro-grade LED | Pro-grade LED |
| Color Options | Warm white only | Warm White, Cool White, Red, Blue, Green | Warm White, Cool White, Red, Blue, Green |
| Frame | Fixed frame | Foldable frame | Foldable frame |
| Wrap | Varied | Uniform & polished | Uniform & polished |
| Lifespan | 2–3 seasons | 4–5 seasons | 4–5 seasons |
| Storage | Takes more space | Folds flat — easy storage | Folds flat — easy storage |
*Lifespan is an estimated timeframe and varies with weather, handling, and storage.
Breaking Down the Differences
LED vs. Incandescent
LEDs draw less power, last far longer, and match the color of the rest of your LED display.
Metal vs. Plastic Frame
Metal frames hold their shape season after season. Plastic frames are lighter but more prone to cracking and warping over time.
Foldable Frames
Foldable globes collapse flat for the off-season — a full set stacks in a fraction of the shelf space a rigid globe takes up.
Size & Wrap
A uniform wrap reads evenly lit from the street. Larger 16" and 20" balls carry farther — mix sizes to give a display depth.
Simple from Start to Finish
The globe program is designed to be completely hands-off for homeowners. You purchase your globes once — and the team handles everything else each season.
What's Included Each Season
Christmas Globe FAQs
How many globes do I need?
There's a five-globe minimum to join the display. Beyond that, it comes down to your yard — a pair of mature trees near the street reads beautifully with a handful of globes, while a full front-yard canopy takes more. We'll walk the property with you and give you a number before you buy anything.
What am I paying for — the globes or the service?
Both, but only once for the globes. You purchase your globes in year one and keep them. After that, each season you pay a flat $75 per globe for installation, maintenance, and removal. Cords, timers, and equipment are provided by us.
Which size should I choose?
The 16" Signature is the one we recommend for most homes — pro-grade LED, a foldable frame, and a uniform wrap that reads evenly from the street. The 20" Grand carries farther and anchors larger trees or wider frontage. The 15" Classic is the entry option, using incandescent mini lights in warm white only.
Mixing sizes is what gives a display depth, so most yards end up with a combination rather than all one size.
How long will the globes last?
Plan on two to three seasons for the 15" Classic and four to five for the 16" Signature and 20" Grand. Those are estimates — weather, handling, and how they're stored all move the number in either direction.
Where do the globes go in the off-season?
They stay with you. We handle the takedown and keep the cords, timers, and hardware; you store the globes themselves. The Signature and Grand fold flat, so a full set stacks into a fraction of the shelf space a rigid globe takes up.
Can globes be combined with the rest of my lighting?
That's usually the best version of a display. Globes layer naturally with roofline lighting, wrapped trunks, walkway lighting, and starburst accents, and the LED globes match the color temperature of the rest of an LED display so nothing reads mismatched after dark.
When should I get on the schedule?
Earlier than you'd think. Installation spots fill in order of booking and the calendar tightens quickly once the weather turns, so reach out well ahead of the season you want lit.
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