A Christmas light tester is a handy tool that helps you determine whether your Christmas lights are working properly. To use a Christmas light tester, follow these steps: 1. Plug the tester into an outlet. 2. Connect one end of the light string to the tester. 3. Check for any bulbs that don't light up. 4. Replace any bulbs that don't light up. 5. Repeat steps 2-4 for each light string. If the tester does not light up, then the bulbs are working properly. If the tester lights up, then there is a problem with the bulb or the light string.