Ah, I'm glad you asked! It's actually quite simple to set a timer on Christmas lights. You just need to find the switch or button on the light string that says "timer" or "delay." Once you've found it, press it and follow the instructions on the package or box to set the timer. For example, it may ask you to set the time for the lights to come on and off, or it may have pre-set options like "4 hours on, 20 hours off." Once you've set the timer, the lights should turn on and off automatically at the times you've selected!