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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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About etnom

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  • Birthday 08/02/1953

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  • Location
    St. Joseph, Missouri, USA
  • Interests
    Christmas decorating, collecting blowmolds, collecting old matchbooks, reading, and traveling to Las Vegas.
  • Occupation
    Asst. mgr. at parts store.
  1. etnom
    Check out eBay item #180165477741 (I'm sorry, but I don't know how to copy link to this message.) Item is photographed in same location with same flowers. Seller is new to eBay and as of yet has no sales and only one purchase ( which cost them 6 cents .)
  2. etnom
    Dave: I know this is a late request, but could you send me a pricelist? Thanks, Monte. Send it to: [email protected]
  3. etnom
    Clint: I received by blowmolds last Friday. Thank you very much. Your willingness to do this is greatly appreciated! Monte.
  4. etnom
    Jen: Go to http://www.catholicsupply.com They have the General Foam large outdoor nativity on clearance right now. Some pieces are sold out. They still have the 3 Kings, camel, shepard with one sheep, and one sheep by itself, if your are interested. Monte.
  5. etnom
    We have just had a Menard's open here in St. Joseph, MO during the later part of October. The blowmolds you mentioned were in last Sunday's ad flyer in our local paper (you should be able to view ad on Menard's website.) All outdoor christmas decorations were advertised at 40% off thru 12-09-06. Yes, they were marked with red tags, but I took this to mean that the item was on sale. P.S. I spoke to the assistant general manager of the local store and found out that they can check their other stores for blowmolds that may be stocked in one store but not another. He did a search for me and was able to tell me several other Menard's locations that had the General Foam Santa train engine and tender cars and the General Foam Santa in sleigh and reindeer that was previously made by Empire. P.P.S. The gingerbread blowmold was from Farley and had a TPI light cord.
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