I enjoy the little 'chili pepper' lights at parties and I've even seen little skeleton/skull lights all strung up for halloween parties... if they were used for this holiday season, would it be considered a weird 'theme'? or just kinda bizzarre? It would be one funky tree. .. as for the small white lights, they do make great atmosphere for any romantic time... turn those baby's on, put on some Barry White in the background, put a new plastic cover on the couch like grandma uses, a glass of pinot in your hand, and whisper perl code in the ear. It's gonna be a very happy new year!!! :o) -Zo