Abstract: A novel method for the packing of decorative lighting strings comprises forming an intermediate section of conductor wire between each pair of adjacent light bulbs into an independent loop and hiding under the unutilized space available behind the light bulbs where stacking rack is optionally provided so that the space originally required to accommodate the conductor wire in the aisle between two parallel rows of string stored can be substantially reduced. The invention relates also to the structure of the package developed based upon said method as well as fastening means for steadily stacking up or extending sidewise of said packages.

Abstract: A connector for Christmas light strings includes a wire-holding portion for receiving and holding two conducting wires and a socket-engaging portion for engaging with a conventional socket. The wire-holding portion includes two half casings each having two slots separated by a wall formed therebetween. The two half casing are formed together at one edge thereof such that the two half casings are pivotable with respect to each other. The socket-engaging portion includes an annular hollow receiving portion, a first annular protrusion, and a second annular protrusion. The annular hollow receiving portion has a compartment for receiving the wire-receiving portion.