thimble. instead, wrap the lights in strands, secure them in place with twist ties and store the lights in small plastic containers that you can place down inside larger containers. i think this is the best way to store christmas tree lights.
or you can buy a special container to store your christmas lights.
a bag like this, with winder reels would be a great help.
wrap each christmas village piece in bubble wrap and store back in it’s original box then place that box in the large plastic container. you should have room in the same container the lights are stored in.
wrap all christmas ornaments in bubble wrap even if they’re not 