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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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    • My favorite Christmas story
      Rudolph the red nosed reindeer
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      Indiana Indianapolis
    • Biography
      I am an avid blowmold collector. I created this page to share my extensive collection of blowmolds and other holiday collectibles which I feature in my seasonal holiday displays. I also restore, repaint and repurpose blowmolds.
    • Interests
      blow molds
    • Occupation
      history teacher
    • About my display
      I have 150 blow molds and 30 thousand lights

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      They have been sold.
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      Hello I have two mr Christmas wireframes for sale. I would like to get $10 for each or best offer. Thanks
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      Yes I have got several from that site love it. And I live in indy so close to home
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      nice job!!!!
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      Did anyone find out if they are making these new ones??????
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      Hello every one, If anyone could help me out here on finding this union scarecrow. Any condition but not broken to bits. A price that will not blow my scocks off. ~Travis Kenzig
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      Tom this is awsome cant wait for the next hoilday
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      love it !!!
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      nice now i want one!! thanks for posting
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      oh nice brandon all was loved the tpi easter like tom said
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      wow

    23. traviskenzig
      well i do have that mold
    24. traviskenzig
      looking good Matt as always
    25. traviskenzig
      how much for the gv angles I have all the other stuff
    26. traviskenzig
      i do have one for sale it would be 30 and 30 to ship its a big mold
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