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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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    Unbelievable! Such an awesome job on those. Bravo!
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    That's awesome!
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    I was going to start tomorrow and the forecast says 100% of rain and continued rain until Monday.
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    That's awesome Steve. Thanks for sharing.
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    Thanksgiving night for sure.
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    I'm with ya in the Valley. Come the first week of November and it's go time!
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    I got some at Big Lots last weekend for $10. They're Energy Star and UL rated.
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    You can always try: http://www.candywarehouse.com/occasions/christmas-candy/christmas-candy-bulk/ http://www.oldtimecandy.com/Bobs-Candy_c_1856-1-3.html
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    WOW! That'll be expensive to decorate your house.
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    Thanks!
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    If you haven't done so already, I would suggest filing a complaint with Alibaba since you went through them to get to the distributor. I know they have a department that handles things like this.
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    Awesome!
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    This movie is going to be terrible. The only thing that may be watchable at all is Daniel Stern as the dad.
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    Snowflakes

    ocsurf replied to ocsurf's topic in DIY Do It Yourself

    Thanks Mike. Exactly what I'm looking for.
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    This is exactly what I'm looking for. Awesome!
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    Snowflakes

    ocsurf replied to ocsurf's topic in DIY Do It Yourself

    Thanks guys. This is helpful. I am trying to find plans for a DIY snowflake to bring the costs down. Those look really nice but are out of my price range if I want 3 or 4 of them.
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    I'm still considering myself a newbie because I'm still learning the glory of Christmas yard displays. This year I wanted to put something on my roof because the side of it can easily be seen from the street. I was thinking of putting snowflakes up there. I've looked everywhere for a DIY snowflake I can put on my roof. I want one that'll light up using ropelight or mini-lights or whatever. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks!
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    CLASSIC!
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    Need Ideas!

    ocsurf replied to eng811ine's topic in Newbies!

    Your roof is like a blank billboard waiting to be decorated. I think a really BIG 'Merry Christmas' written across would be solid.
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    Here you go: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Christmas-Airblown-Inflatable-GIANT-Snowman-20-/320639562678?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aa79b73b6
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    +1 AGREED!
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    Wow Factor!

    ocsurf replied to ocsurf's topic in Newbies!

    Thanks for all the suggestions everyone!
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    Wow Factor!

    ocsurf replied to ocsurf's topic in Newbies!

    That's what I was thinking! I have no animation or music or anything complex. Just lights, lights, light....but some twinkle
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    Wow Factor!

    ocsurf replied to ocsurf's topic in Newbies!

    I love the virtual Santa idea but I don't have a dark room with a window to the front of the house.
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    Wow Factor!

    ocsurf posted a topic in Newbies!

    I'm a newbie and I gotta say that this forum and all you vets are AWESOME! There have been many great ideas and help here. Anyways, I'm trying to go for the WOW factor with my lights this year. My displays have always been pretty simple with just some mini-lights and icicle lights. I'm in the process of making some mini arches too! My question is this. I have $100 to spend on my Christmas display and was wondering what to buy to give it a little more WOW! Like I said, I just have mini-lights, icicle lights and I'm building the arches. Thanks guys! Brady
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