Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling a string of miniature holiday lights in which the string of lights is provided with a miniature light switch. The light string has a plurality of miniature sockets electrically connected in series. The switch is mounted in one of the sockets and can turn on and off the lamps connected in series on that string of lights. The switch and lamps have substantially identical bases that are received in the sockets so that the switch is interchangeable with any of the lamps allowing the switch to be placed anywhere along the light string. This gives the user the ability to control a string of lights without unplugging the string of lights from the power source. It also allows the user to place the switch in a convenient location along the light string.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling a string of miniature holiday lights in which the string of lights is provided with a miniature light switch. The light string has a plurality of miniature sockets electrically connected in series. The switch is mounted in one of the sockets and can turn on and off the lamps connected in series on that string of lights. The switch and lamps have substantially identical bases that are received in the sockets so that the switch is interchangeable with any of the lamps allowing the switch to be placed anywhere along the light string. This gives the user the ability to control a string of lights without unplugging the string of lights from the power source. It also allows the user to place the switch in a convenient location along the light string.