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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.

Michigan

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50 topics in this forum

  1. Any Michiganders headed to Christmas expo?

    By joelnicol,
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  2. Lot of blow molds for sale help!

    By Donna K.,
    • 10 replies
    • 653 views

  3. Anyone From Michigan Around?

    By overeazy,
    • 5 replies
    • 506 views

  4. All Holidays: New & Old Meet Up

    By remixsam,
    • 2 replies
    • 506 views

  5. Howdy Michigan!!

    By Alpine,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,167 views

  6. Pre Order Sale Reminder

    By hotrod1965,
    • 3 replies
    • 626 views

  7. Last Minute Michigan Mini Mini September 20, 2014

    By tpctech,
    • 0 replies
    • 289 views

  8. Acdc 2014 Events!

    By terrypowerz,
    • 0 replies
    • 327 views

  9. Light Up Ohio 2014 Is Coming!

    By Bill Hoffman,
    • 2 replies
    • 328 views

  10. All Right Who From Michigan Is Planning On Going To Acdc

    By joeengler,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,043 views

  11. Possible Sale In Se Michigan

    By Senior,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,232 views

  12. Menards Sale !

    By Dave99gst,
    • 1 reply
    • 539 views

  13. For Those In Sw Michigan

    By hotrod1965,
    • 0 replies
    • 305 views

  14. Michigan Get Togther

    By joeengler,
    • 14 replies
    • 854 views

  15. Ridge Clips..anyone Need Some ?

    By Dave99gst,
    • 0 replies
    • 502 views

  16. Michigan Mini?!

    By remixsam,
    • 12 replies
    • 730 views

  17. Used Lights And New Odds And Ends

    By overeazy,
    • 2 replies
    • 417 views

  18. Newbie Here In Need Of Lights.

    By BBlumka,
    • 9 replies
    • 527 views

  19. Turned Lights On Tonight.

    By joeengler,
    • 2 replies
    • 468 views

  20. Michigan Light Show Pro Demo Anyone?

    By Toymakr000,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,316 views

  21. 40 Foot Mega Tree ?

    By Dave99gst,
    • 1 reply
    • 619 views

  22. Anyone Live In Fraser?

    By Paul D,
    • 4 replies
    • 561 views

  23. Hi from Lapeer Michigan

    By Sabre03,
    • 7 replies
    • 739 views

  24. Pick up available for our Pre Season SALE

    By hotrod1965,
    • 4 replies
    • 645 views

  25. Anyone from Michigan going to Plus+

    By joeengler,
    • 0 replies
    • 450 views
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