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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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  • Birthday 07/04/1985

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    David Hamberger Elves
  • Location
    New Jersey
  • Biography
    COLLECT HAMBERGER ELVES
  • Interests
    ELVES
  • Occupation
    I.T
  • About my display
    Just started my collection

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  1. Josh
    Lots of cool stuff for sale on eBay right now. Who has the ninja turtle set for sale? What brings back some childhood memories.
  2. Josh
    Hello all
  3. Josh
    Love the reindeer.
  4. Josh
    I post stuff for sale as much as possible. Some of these guys have really good connections. My word of advise is to master the art of Google.
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    http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/clt/4760452891.html
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    http://newhaven.craigslist.org/clt/4811859136.html
  7. Josh
    Happy New Year!!!!!
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  10. Josh
    i love these displays. I don't know why
  11. Josh
    Thanks mom!!!! Needed this for one of my elfs.
  12. Josh
    Merry Christmas!!!!!!
  13. Josh
    I know it is hard to tell looking at photos. These pieces are very large.
  14. Josh
    Another guys displays in NJ. Sorry for the quality of the photos. It was a drive through.
  15. Josh
    Unfortunately they are not my pieces. I have drove past his house in the rain and he does tarp all his pieces. Most of all pieces needs to be restored though. He has been running this display for years and years.
  16. Josh
    I hear you Darrid. I never noticed the condition until I started collecting these.
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    Pitman NJ Display
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