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  • The original Rudolph did not have a red nose. In that day and age, red noses were seen as an indicator of chronic alcoholism and Montgomery Ward didn’t want him to look like a drunkard. To complete the original picture, he was almost named Reginald or Rollo.
  • The Christmas wreath was originally hung as a symbol of Jesus. The holly represents his crown of thorns and the red berries the blood he shed.
  • The three traditional colors of most Christmas decorations are red, green and gold. Red symbolizes the blood of Christ, green symbolized life and rebirth, and gold represents light, royalty and wealth.
  • Tinsel was invented in 1610 in Germany and was once made of real silver.
  • The oldest artificial Christmas trees date back to the late 1800s and were made of green raffia (think grass hula skirts) or dyed goose feathers. Next the Addis Brush Company used their machinery that wove toilet brushes to create pine-like branches for artificial Christmas trees that were less flammable and could hold heavier decorations.
  • ‘Jingle Bells’ – the popular Christmas song was composed by James Pierpont in Massachusetts, America. It was, however, written for thanksgiving and not Christmas.
  • Coca-Cola was the first company that used Santa Claus during the winter season for promotion.
  • Hallmark introduced their first Christmas cards in 1915.
  • The first recorded date of Christmas being celebrated on December 25th was in 336, during the time of the Roman Emperor Constantine. A few years later, Pope Julius I officially declared that the birth of Jesus would be celebrated on that day.
  • Santa Claus's sleigh is led by eight reindeer: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Dunder (variously spelled Donder and Donner), and Blixem (variously spelled Blixen and Blitzen), with Rudolph being a 20th-century inclusion.
  • Outdoor Christmas lights on homes evolved from decorating the traditional Christmas tree and house with candles during the Christmas season. Lighting the tree with small candles dates back to the 17th century and originated in Germany before spreading to Eastern Europe.
  • That big, jolly man in the red suit with a white beard didn’t always look that way. Prior to 1931, Santa was depicted as everything from a tall gaunt man to a spooky-looking elf. He has donned a bishop's robe and a Norse huntsman's animal skin. When Civil War cartoonist Thomas Nast drew Santa Claus for Harper's Weekly in 1862, Santa was a small elflike figure who supported the Union. Nast continued to draw Santa for 30 years, changing the color of his coat from tan to the red he’s known for today.
  • Christmas 2018 countdown has already begun. Will you be ready???
  • Why do we love Christmas? It's all about the traditions. In this chaotic world we can miss the "good old days." Christmas reminds us of that time.

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About lenning

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  • Birthday 01/26/1964

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  • My favorite Christmas story
    It's a wonderful life!
  • Location
    Claremont, California, USA
  • Biography
    Love decorating. Want to work on animating this year
  • Interests
    getting ready for christmas
  • Occupation
    City Worker
  • About my display
    have tv playing Its A Wonderful Life

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  1. lenning

    2018 Christmas display

    lenning commented on lenning's a video in Christmas Displays

    Hi Big J, Great to hear from you, it's been awhile. Its just one of those perego kid ride-on trains that I put a 12v power pack in and a slip ring. Funny thing is, that thing has been running for 6 years now and hasn't stopped yet! Take care! Lenny
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    2018 Christmas display

    lenning posted a video in Christmas Displays

    Much thanks to Dano and Lightman for all the ideas and videos! Thanks!!!
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    Running out of ideas

    lenning posted a topic in Motorized Contraptions

    Well, Here I am again with a few wiper motors, deer motors and lumber but no idea on what to build! I have to confess that I pretty much try to copy whatever Dano or others have done (i have next to no imagination!) Anyone have any ideas?
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    For Sale- Garage Door Mural

    lenning replied to Glennz's topic in Virginia

    Hi Glenn, If it is still available, I would love to buy it! I'll PM you now. Thanks Can't get PM to work. Bummer! Email me at [email protected] if still available and thanks!
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    Everything has a reason

    lenning replied to Don Mcabee's topic in Sharing It!

    HAHAHAHA! I had to share that with my wife! Don't leave us hanging Don! Were you able to get all 10??!!
  9. lenning

    Selling Everything

    lenning replied to jkbeier's topic in Missouri

    Oh well, too good to be true!
  10. lenning

    Selling Everything

    lenning replied to jkbeier's topic in Missouri

    Very interested in the animated items!
  11. lenning
    Hi everyone, First let me start off with fact that I know absolutely nothing about electrical things. Nothing about controllers, boards, or pretty much anything along that line. If it plugs in and lights up....great! If it doesn't, then it probably needed to be replaced anyways. However I am ready to learn. I am looking to make a single LED flash on and off with it being able to adjust the timing of it. If anyone can explain it in pretty simple terms I would be more than grateful! Thanks!!!
  12. lenning

    Wind ripped my Inflatable Snow Globe

    lenning replied to Glenn Barber's topic in Inflatables/Airblowns/Balloons

    I had a big snow globe a few years ago and of course some kids vandalized it by slashing the globe part right in the middle of the globe. I got a large needle and 50lb test fishing line and stitched it. It held the air and the cut was visible but barely
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    Motorizing a cutout

    lenning replied to lenning's topic in Motorized Contraptions

    I love it! Thanks everyone
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    Motorizing a cutout

    lenning posted a topic in Motorized Contraptions

    Hi everyone, Just curious if anyone has motorized the arm on this cutout from The Winfield Collection. I just received the pattern and plan on making the arm go up and down. It doesn't look too difficult, but if someone else has and can explain how they did it, it would save me the usual 10 trips to the hardware store, a few swear words and a bunch of "I told you to ask for advice" from the wife! Much thanks and hope everyone is doing great! I
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    Inflatable repair

    lenning replied to JohnOcampo's topic in News in the Inflatables World

    I had the big snow globe and it ripped in the front. I used a needle and fishing line to stitch it together. Held up well with very minor air leak that didn't affect it at all.
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