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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.

Recipes for Christmas

Feed me! That nine year old pound cake moving from relative to relative needs something else to fill the tummy during the wonderful holiday season. Share your recipes here.

33 topics in this forum

  1. Share your favorite Christmas recipes!

    By csmith,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,418 views

  3. How to make Christmas cake?

    By ashvanth22,
    • 0 replies
    • 344 views

  4. "Baked with love"

    By Trinity Christmas,
    • 0 replies
    • 240 views

  5. Candy Bar Brownies (a.k.a. "Crack" Brownies)

    By SoonerGurl,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,230 views

  6. Snowballs

    By Guest,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,258 views

  7. Tasty Fake: Olive Garden Zuppa Toscanna

    By oldcqr,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,960 views

  8. Very Berry Christmas Cake

    By Thomas Steiner,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,943 views

  9. Seven Layer Bars

    By sue_blue,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,009 views

  10. the AWESOMEST carmel butter frosting

    By eldoradoboy,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,532 views

  11. Morrocan Chicken & Rice

    By Darlene Pino,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,143 views

  12. Really Delicious SANGRIA to keep the company happy

    By Darlene Pino,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,466 views

  13. Roasted Potatoes & Vegetables for a crowd

    By Darlene Pino,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,919 views

  14. Cranberry Jello Delight

    By Darlene Pino,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,363 views

  15. Buffalo Chicken Dip

    By Scott Reinhold,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,804 views

  16. Sees Candy

    By craigmarshall,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,476 views

  17. North Pole Cherry Fudge

    By Guest,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,287 views

  18. double layer pumpkin pie

    By fremontlights,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,466 views

  19. Gingerbread Ornaments

    By Guest,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,167 views

  20. Here's my recipe for the PERFECT Thanksgiving or Christmas Turkey dinner with photos

    By jeffostroff,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,194 views

  21. Really Good Hot Chocolate 1 2

    By Joe,
    • 26 replies
    • 6,063 views

  22. Official PlanetChristmas Cook Book

    By Carrie Sansing,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,418 views

  23. Looking for Fruitcake recipe

    By circus4u,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,394 views

  24. Sticky fingers Christmas morning aka Monkey Bread

    By Bob Chrisp,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,262 views

  25. Making A Gingerbread House

    By christmaslover012,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,294 views

  26. The perfect chocolate chip cookie (Santa loves them)

    By John Lomnicki SR,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,110 views
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