Abstract: A self-powered ornamental lighting device includes a housing wall defining a chamber therein and a power source disposed in the housing chamber. One or more LEDS are mounted in the housing wall whereby light emitted by the LED is transmitted to the ambience. Circuit means are disposed in the housing chamber for connecting the power supply and the LEDS for causing the LEDS to emit light. A removable cover member provides access to the housing chamber. In one embodiment of the invention the LEDS are provided with light enhancing members which serve to disburse, direct, reflect or otherwise modify the light emitted from the LEDS. In another embodiment of the invention a remote control system is provided for control of the on/off function of the lighting device.