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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
    My son was due on Christmas Eve 2000, but was born early on Dec 7th.
  • Location
    NY
  • Biography
    live on Long Island
  • Interests
    cars, bowling, martial arts
  • Occupation
    Software/security engineer
  • About my display
    still evolving after 19 years. recently converted everything to LED, including my blowmolds

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  1. Yuletron
    I lost 7 LED net light sets this year, but it was due to rust in the sockets and on the bulb contacts.They were Walmart specials ($12 ea?) but still...
  2. Yuletron
    I've painted a few. Stripped them down (which may remove mold release agents), washed/scrubbed with Dawn, then wiped down with 91% isopropyl alcohol from Walgreens. Then used spray paint for plastic (Rustoleum, Fusion, etc) No paint chipping after 4 years .
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    Yuletron's Christmas 2017

    Yuletron added images to a gallery album in Christmas Displays

    Some new additions and a more orderly design.
  4. Yuletron
    I have 6 Christmas and 2 Halloween and I bought LED flickering lights for them this year. I'll have to take pix, but here are the bulbs: https://www.amazon.com/Flickering-Emulation-Atmosphere-Decorative-Simulated/dp/B01JEB67ES you can find them cheaper from other vendors - I think I paid $14 each for mine
  5. Yuletron
    The ones from Home Depot came with the clips. It was in the lamp repair section
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    Halloween

    Yuletron replied to Mel Fischer's topic in Blow Molds

    I have a few blowmolds , 1 inflatable, and some odds and ends, but I don't put it up till a few days before Oct 31st; then take it down Nov 1st.
  8. Yuletron
    Home Depot has them for 6.99 (here in NY). Otherwise I make my own
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    Anyone try using fibergalss mesh and filler, like the kind you can get for auto body repairs? I would imagine its lighter than epoxy and a little more flexible...
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