A Christmas light projector is gobo projector that can cast holiday themed images or patterns of light for façade, wall, ceiling and ground decoration formerly only possible using expensive stage projectors. Equipped with the ability to use any surface as a screen and to deliver stunning effects in the most effortless and unobtrusive ways, Christmas light projectors open up a new dimension of creative expression to amplify the seasonal vibe, stir up the atmosphere, and enliven events.

These versatile luminaires work with plastic or metal gobos to create an imaginative tool. A gobo is simply a patterned disc (projection motif) inserted in the focal plane of a luminaire to project a pattern or graphic. It is held in front of a light source, which is either an LED source or a laser light, to form a particular image in the light beam. The possibilities to create spectacular illusions or visual tricks to transform an indoor or outdoor venue into an enchanting display are endless because the gobo can be designed to deliver all types of visual content.

Christmas light projectors usually come with a variety of fabulous pre-loaded gobos with themed patterns such as snowflakes, wreaths, Christmas trees, starry sky, and snowman. To facilitate gobo change gobo wheels may be used. The gobos can be rotated at a variable speed to create a dynamic effect. Multiple gobos may be used together to create interesting patterns. The laser light source is typically used to generate long range projections or to create distinctive high contrast effects that cannot be achieved with an LED source.