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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.

    DaveMal585

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    About DaveMal585

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    • Birthday 02/05/1967

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    • My favorite Christmas story
      Christmas Vacation of course! And Elf!
    • Location
      Sayre, PA
    • Biography
      just starting to grow my Christmas lights display. Have a little over 4,500 lights
    • Interests
      Christmas!
    • Occupation
      financial analyst
    • About my display
      Its on a small ranch. about 4,500 lights, 42% LEDs. I have iceicle lights on gutters, C-9s around garage doors and windows. Love blowmolds, have santa on sleigh with 4 reindeer ( hopefully 8 next yr). Also, I use GE's Lights and Sounds of Christmas

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    1. DaveMal585
      Awesome display!
    2. DaveMal585
      Nice display! Really like the Merry Christmas...
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    5. DaveMal585
      Same for me
    6. DaveMal585

      RIP John...

      1. qberg

        qberg

        That is a sad one...he was a big influence on a lot of us when I got into this hobby many years ago...praying for his family.

      2. BamaSanta

        BamaSanta

        Just read this and really hated to hear it. He will truly be missed in this community of Planet Christmas. He was a man who truly loved Christmas. Godspeed John.

      3. TED

        TED

        I was just thinking the other day that I couldn't remember seeing any recent posts from him.  I wondered how he was doing because he had posted a while back about having some kind of lung problem.  I sure hate to hear that he passed on.  His posts were always cheerful despite his many health issues.  I'll miss reading them and seeing the pictures of his displays.

        TED

    7. KeithOgles

      Hi Dave,

      Do you have any pics of how your reindeer are mounted to the 2x4s?  I am trying to come up with a solution and I like yours.

      Thanks You.

      Keith

      1. DaveMal585

        DaveMal585

        Hi Keith,

        Did I ever reply to this?

        Dave

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      Beautiful! Beautiful!
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      Amazing! As usual!
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    17. DaveMal585
      Very nice display!
    18. DaveMal585

      Merry Christmas to all!!!

    19. DaveMal585

      Christmas 2014!!!

    20. DaveMal585
      Great find!
    21. DaveMal585
      Last year Sears marked their remaining stuff down 90% on Sunday 1/20. Maybe it will be on the 19th this year
    22. DaveMal585
      The 2 x 4 were not attached to the roof, they just layed there. These were heavier pressure treated 2 x 4s. Also, I painted the 2 x 4, that you would see from the front, black.
    23. DaveMal585
      That's correct!
    24. DaveMal585
      Awesome!
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