Failed to load media. These are the perfect twinkling lights! We had to replace a broken thread and are very happy with it. Something I noticed when reading reviews of listings of flickering lights is that people seem to confuse flickering with blinking, as a common complaint is that too many of them stay on. As far as I know the twinkle should be like a star. a very light shimmer effect that only catches the eye a little bit. There are a few steady lights between the blinking ones, and the effect is less pronounced than the blinking. We're fans of twinkle lights because they can create the perfect atmosphere, add volume, and add a little magic to whatever they add. If you are really looking for twinkling and non-flashing lights, then this is perfect! The twinkling lights turn on and off at varying intensities and speeds, creating a subtle effect throughout the stand. Ours work for several hours a day or about 3 months and they're still working great! I would definitely buy these again! I've attached a video showing the lights on the garland up close so you don't get the full effect, but you can see the lights a little better this way. I hope you found this helpful!