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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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  3. Lot of blow molds for sale help!

    By Donna K.,
    • 10 replies
    • 574 views

  4. Anyone From Michigan Around?

    By overeazy,
    • 5 replies
    • 443 views

  5. All Holidays: New & Old Meet Up

    By remixsam,
    • 2 replies
    • 458 views

  6. Howdy Michigan!!

    By Alpine,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,100 views

  7. Pre Order Sale Reminder

    By hotrod1965,
    • 3 replies
    • 519 views

  8. Last Minute Michigan Mini Mini September 20, 2014

    By tpctech,
    • 0 replies
    • 233 views

  9. Acdc 2014 Events!

    By terrypowerz,
    • 0 replies
    • 292 views

  10. Light Up Ohio 2014 Is Coming!

    By Bill Hoffman,
    • 2 replies
    • 281 views

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

    By joeengler,
    • 21 replies
    • 919 views

  12. Possible Sale In Se Michigan

    By Senior,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,080 views

  13. Menards Sale !

    By Dave99gst,
    • 1 reply
    • 466 views

  14. For Those In Sw Michigan

    By hotrod1965,
    • 0 replies
    • 256 views

  15. Michigan Get Togther

    By joeengler,
    • 14 replies
    • 721 views

  16. Ridge Clips..anyone Need Some ?

    By Dave99gst,
    • 0 replies
    • 461 views

  17. Michigan Mini?!

    By remixsam,
    • 12 replies
    • 626 views

  18. Used Lights And New Odds And Ends

    By overeazy,
    • 2 replies
    • 368 views

  19. Newbie Here In Need Of Lights.

    By BBlumka,
    • 9 replies
    • 466 views

  20. Turned Lights On Tonight.

    By joeengler,
    • 2 replies
    • 435 views

  21. Michigan Light Show Pro Demo Anyone?

    By Toymakr000,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,254 views

  22. 40 Foot Mega Tree ?

    By Dave99gst,
    • 1 reply
    • 573 views

  23. Anyone Live In Fraser?

    By Paul D,
    • 4 replies
    • 499 views

  24. Hi from Lapeer Michigan

    By Sabre03,
    • 7 replies
    • 692 views

  25. Pick up available for our Pre Season SALE

    By hotrod1965,
    • 4 replies
    • 606 views

  26. Anyone from Michigan going to Plus+

    By joeengler,
    • 0 replies
    • 411 views
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