Got this lighted star for the top of our Christmas tree, and while we haven't used it yet, I'm sure it will fit the bill. We get a tall tree and it's so hard to get a light close to the star we have to show it off. This star, with the lights already built into it, has enough cord that can easily plug into the light strings used for the rest of the tree. Can't wait to see it on the tree! Only two more months til Christmas! HoHoHo!