Abstract: A lighted ornament includes a hollow shell which houses a portion of a string of lights which exit at opposing ends through one or two cord apertures in the shell. The light bulbs housed within the hollow shell extend through light bulb apertures in the hollow shell, or alternatively, translucent members are secured to the hollow shell to communicate light from the light bulbs and thereby illuminate the ornament. The lighted ornament creates a stunning lighted ball or other shaped ornaments such as a candycane, reindeer, Christmas tree etc. The lighted ornaments are ideally suited for indoor or outdoor use and may be used year after year.