I love my wreath! I actually use it year-round because it adds so much warmth to my fireplace in the living room. I turn the lights on every day and then turn them off every night. I purchased a plug-in wireless remote control unit so that turning it on and off is just a matter of pushing the button on the little remote. There's no plug to hassle with that way. It makes life just a little bit brighter, and I'm grateful for that.