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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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xmasvon last won the day on May 15 2018

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About xmasvon

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  • Birthday July 9

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  • My favorite Christmas story
    The Christmas Card
  • Location
    Oxford,NC
  • Biography
    I live in Oxford, North Carolina. I've been teaching high school for thirty years. Been married for the passed twenty-six years. We have our own automotive repair shop and dragrace team.
  • Interests
    Christmas, Dragracing and teaching
  • Occupation
    High School Teacher
  • About my display
    Since 1995, Yvonne has been the coordinator of the christmas display at our home. Starting in 2006, we collected canned goods for the ACIM (food bank) Area Congregation in Ministry.The community was ask to bring one can to the house. When they came to see the display. The Campbells has collected up to 800 cans in a year. Each year the light display gets bigger and brighter. This year Yvonne has some goals that will make you flip.

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    I will . Get better soon
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    Good Day I can not find the post on the food people are bringing. What would you like for the lunch ?
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    Yvonne from NC is coming
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    I started the mid October. I had 50% up and my Mega tree up. Stopped been working on the train the pass 5 days rain in the area . Target date November 23
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    Can you send me some pics to [email protected] .I am interested in the package . Where are you located. I might be able to drive up and look . Thank you
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    Campbell Lights 2015 side yard
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    Campbell Lights 2015 fishing area
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