Johnson took 80 red, white and blue lightbulbs and strung them around the tree. Since electricity wasn't commonly used everywhere and was very expensive, passers-by were mesmerized by his creation. A Detroit writer named W.A Croffut even wrote a report about the tree.

"At the rear of the beautiful parlors, was a large Christmas tree presenting a most picturesque and uncanny aspect," Croffut said.

Christmas lights are the perfect thing to get people into the holiday spirit. Sophomore Anastasia Paulino puts up Christmas lights every year.

"I don't really think it's important or a necessity, but I think they are pretty fun to hang up," Paulino said.

Even though Paulino doesn't think they're the most important thing, she does think it helps bring about holiday cheer.