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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.

Mark The Snowman

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About Mark The Snowman

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  • Birthday 02/13/1980

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  • Location
    Flint Hills Kansas
  • Biography
    New homeowner wanting to hang some lights
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    Golf Sports KC Chiefs
  • Occupation
    painter Rancher
  • About my display
    to much led,s are sweet

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  1. Mark The Snowman
    You probably cut the tag off your mattress
  2. Mark The Snowman
    And that my friend is the way it is supposed to be
  3. Mark The Snowman
    Questions what's in the collapse zone? How much weight from the lights? How much movement if any in the fence? What is the size of your 32" base? What type of soil? Now lets get started.
  4. Mark The Snowman
    Check to see if your LEDs are rusted out
  5. Mark The Snowman
    Are you concerned with using a indoor tree stand outside? I like the idea of your Santa tracker
  6. Mark The Snowman
    Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for making me think.
  7. Mark The Snowman
    Yes but all of us here are. Welcome to the looney bin
  8. Mark The Snowman
    Maybe you might try white out.
  9. Mark The Snowman
    Nice molds. Do you know who made the toy soldier in first pic? I found 6 at a garage sale this summer.
  10. Mark The Snowman
    Trying not to be in the kitchen at clean up time
  11. Mark The Snowman
    I broke a window with the ladder today.
  12. Mark The Snowman
    I really like the look of your porch. The snow also adds something
  13. Mark The Snowman
    Do you like eggs? lol
  14. Mark The Snowman
    Does that mean we all should buy the planet a giant bottle of Midol?
  15. Mark The Snowman
    Anyone else see the Northern Lights tonight?
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