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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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  2. lenning started following Anyone get this in the mail recently??
  3. Big J Illinois
    There are some cool things BUT wow!!
  4. sammyjr
    RickeyRo, they are both Harold Gale figures.
  5. Rotatorman
    Hey, Big J: if you posted a pic of the book, we cannot see it..... what book? OK, yeah, just found it in your second post. Wow, those prices are too rich for my blood.
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  7. Big J Illinois started following Anyone get this in the mail recently??
  8. Big J Illinois
    Got this book the other day and looked through it... WOW pricey!!! Anyone else receive this?? Cool stuff, way to rich for this guy lol
  9. c9tree
    Seeking drawings/sketches for making the original "JUMP Pole Pin Puller". I know It's made out of 3/4 " aluminum tubing and a 3/16 rod but I need the details. Searched Walter's site and here to no avail.
  10. Scott Rob
    The wall lantern is below. Also went to Disney store outlet and bought Mickey pumpkin.
  11. Big J Illinois
    Hey Rich ,any pics from Wally world? The big bulbs are 6.97 by us
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  13. Rich in Las Vegas
    I checked this morning at the nearest Walmart stupidcenter. The entire garden section was devoted to Christmas items. There were only 5 blow molds in the entire inventory, two 37" Santas, one 36" snowman, and two of the new 36" bears. They had some new ~15" lanterns that have the flickering flame light and some larger faux wood lanterns that were not lighted. I think the Lowe's Home Improvement store right next door had a better selection than this store.
  14. Hales Christmas Drive thru Hales Christmas Drive thru joined the community
  15. HowardFamilyChristmasDisplay
    Our Walmart here barely had anything out, I am going to look this Friday or Saturday, I hope to get the green solders.
  16. Bucsfan15
    The finished product looks awesome. Good job.
  17. Bucsfan15 started following HELP!, Two new plywood cutouts and My cutouts
  18. Bucsfan15
    I've got a grinch just like that as well, the extra arm puts a nice touch on it. I might think about adding that in if I get some extra time this year
  19. Bucsfan15
    That's awesome. Looks great
  20. Bucsfan15
    Hi Eric, all I use is a good outdoor paint. I also make sure I paint my edges. I live in Canada and my cutouts have been holding up just fine.
  21. Bucsfan15
    I'm desperately looking for 5mm string of white strobes that will ship to Canada !
  22. vipzach
    Give him a little time. He is in North Dakota and buried in snow. I heard from him and he apologized for the slow response.
  23. Budman5150
    Any update on these?? Thanks. I'm also interested in 2 Gen 3 controllers, please email me at [email protected] Thanks.
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  25. Budman5150
    Definitely interested in 2 Gen 3 boxes. Email me @ [email protected]
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  27. vipzach
    I am interested in a controller. Must be a gen 3 controller. You can also contact me at [email protected]
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    I am interested in a controller. Must be a gen 3 controller. You can also contact me at [email protected]
  29. vipzach
    I am interested in a controller. Must be a gen 3 controller. You can also contact me at [email protected]
  30. Rotatorman

    Visited my Wal-mart yesterday and saw a large variety of battery-operated mini lights. So ck out your Wal-mart.

  31. Big J Illinois started following StevenGL
  32. StevenGL started following Best Battery Operated String Lights with Timer
  33. StevenGL
    I’m having a hard time finding a good string of 100 count warm white battery operated lights on a timer. I would prefer the timer to be 8 hours on 16 hours off and run on C batteries so they last for a while. I found a strand at Home Depot last year but they were so dim! I’m using them to decorate an indoor Christmas tree in my office that isn’t near an outlet. The lights are always on in my office so I need the string lights to be visible with room lights on as well. Can anyone help??
  34. RichardG
    Sadly the lanterns from last year are not back. The snowman head is and they have a penguin head that is new for this year.
  35. shane page
    LOL, no, still looking.
  36. Light in the Dark
    Neat. Thanks. Did you ever get that Santa Conic to complete your conic set?
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