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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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50 topics in this forum

  1. "Living" Christmas Tree for Children's Choir

    By kcjam,   
    • 1 reply
    • 618 views

  3. Selling Display Due To Divorce - Atlanta Ga

    By hydin,
    • 4 replies
    • 557 views

  4. War Eagle!

    By RobertB,
    • 2 replies
    • 633 views

  5. Displays 2012!

    By Alabama_Santa,
    • 2 replies
    • 613 views

  6. Huntsville, Decatur, Athens ?

    By John R in AL,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,331 views

  7. Ok....we have to get a Southeast Mini going!

    By festivus4u,
    • 4 replies
    • 656 views

  8. What Do Alabama Kids Do When No School? Watch this!

    By decoRator,
    • 2 replies
    • 807 views

  9. Got a sponsor for the 2011 show!

    By Larry D,
    • 8 replies
    • 782 views

  10. come see the lights

    By dy929,
    • 1 reply
    • 583 views

  11. First Post, First Video, First Year

    By kckomer,
    • 6 replies
    • 655 views

  12. Birmingham News article

    By ALchrisr01,
    • 0 replies
    • 517 views

  13. Pics of our lights (Decatur)

    By hardisj,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,196 views

  14. Grayson Lights 2010 Iron Bowl Christmas Lights

    By festivus4u,
    • 2 replies
    • 722 views

  15. Dark unitil further notice

    By ALchrisr01,
    • 5 replies
    • 934 views

  16. When do lights come on?

    By Larry D,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,031 views

  17. Grayson Lights 2010

    By festivus4u,
    • 1 reply
    • 614 views

  18. Calloway Gardens lights

    By Larry D,
    • 0 replies
    • 512 views

  19. Time to start putting up the lights!!!

    By Alabama_Santa,
    • 22 replies
    • 1,470 views

  20. Pics of 2009 yard

    By Leona,
    • 0 replies
    • 531 views

  21. What do you do for Halloween?

    By Larry D,
    • 10 replies
    • 877 views

  22. Birmingham News light show list

    By Larry D,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,130 views

  23. Anyone in AL going to Chicago Mini?

    By Kathi Manley,
    • 0 replies
    • 585 views

  24. Invitation to the Mississippi Mini-PLUS

    By BroLarry,
    • 0 replies
    • 567 views

  25. Christmas Music In July

    By festivus4u,
    • 5 replies
    • 819 views

  26. Anybody in Alabama get in on the LOR sale?

    By decoRator,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,072 views
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