We have some Christmas lights in the form of little brass lamps.
They're about 20 years old by now. Even I like them, but -- and this is
the point -- they are my wife's "favourites".

Two bulbs have stopped working: no chance of replacing them.

There are 20 lights. The wire (presumably Live) comes out of the 240v
plug (no current adapter) passes through each bulb, then goes back into
the plug (presumably neutral).

Yesterday I pulled out a bulb to see if I had any that would fit (I
haven't). As is often the case, the bulb disintegrated, and won't go
back in.

The lights now don't work at all ("of course", you are saying).

If I connected the two bits of the wire that go into/come out of that
bulb holder, thus bypassing it, would that be a satisfactory solution?
Or will the house blow up?

God rest ye merry, gentlemen

John