Are you putting up Christmas lights this year or trying to save electricity?

In years gone by, I put up a lot of Christmas lights. This year I only put up a few. I bought some battery operated lights to keep the electricity bill down. Our local electric company increased the rates by almost 15% in time for the holiday season. I am surprised at how long the battery operated lights last – very affordable. Are you putting up Christmas lights and how many? Have you tried the battery operated lights?