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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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  1. Big J Illinois
    Hey Donna, are you going to order one?:)
  2. Big J Illinois
    OMG Jerry, MANY MANY Prayers and thoughts, GET WELL SOON!! JEFF
  3. Big J Illinois
    Hey Slankard ,they have safety plugs on them...so 90's? Sometime is my guess
  4. Big J Illinois
    Did it work Rotatorman?
  5. Big J Illinois
    Sweet:) Thank you Charlie
  6. Big J Illinois
    They are molded, NOT painted:) I asked him if he had info on them. Pass the info along if you can , these are unique. Isnt the mold number a 1969?? When did safety plugs start being used in 1969 lolol..
  7. Big J Illinois
    See, they are made not painted over:) Charlie, how long have you had yours?
  8. Big J Illinois
    Have some pics finally,hope this helps.. I never seen these like I said. The bulbs are oddly shaped on the tip. All 6, had these bulbs.
  9. Big J Illinois
    I will post a pic so.etime coming up
  10. Big J Illinois
    Hey Donna, hope all is well:):)Use them in my display somewhere:) They are in great shape. How ya been?
  11. Big J Illinois
    I have Mel if he had any info on them, just caught my eye
  12. Big J Illinois
    Hey Slankard, the posts and covers are over sprayed, I do have the black and red. Never seen a green one. Like I said, I am sure there are millions, I just never seen one or heard of talk about of the gren..wonder if there are other colors??
  13. Big J Illinois
    Was on Craig's, seen these and picked up ,and a trade of a nativity set. Never see the green lanterns before, didnt know they existed..
  14. Big J Illinois
    I did see many of these, available in Menards in the 2018 season.. the paint jobs here horrible.. so I passed
  15. Big J Illinois
    What if you prepped the mold with alcohol? Is it blotchy?
  16. Big J Illinois
    Anything Mirarah Carey,PUKE!!!
  17. Big J Illinois
    Higbees, want that in A Christmas Story?
  18. Big J Illinois
    Thank you Chuck:)
  19. Big J Illinois
    Stock pile now!!
  20. Big J Illinois
    I hope not, but I am sure it will:(
  21. Big J Illinois
    We have 6, 20 amp dedicated circuits and use remote controlled outlets for them. Looking to switch to a contactor set up on a timer this year.
  22. Big J Illinois
    Hey all, hope the ideas are coming together for this years display(s) I am looking for the 10"-13" Empire NOEL candle, flame tops. Thanks again J
  23. Big J Illinois
    We where out Saturday, at a Meijer store... seen these... WOW!! All 3 for $15..such a deal lolol..
  24. Big J Illinois
    I have those very ones in my collection. They are coin banks. I would love to fill one up ,and see how much it would hold lolol.
  25. Big J Illinois
    I will for sure, if it ever stopped snowing here lol!!
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