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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.
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  • 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.

Joe Tyria

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About Joe Tyria

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  • Birthday 07/15/1978

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    https://www.gofundme.com/beverly-a-tyria-memorial-nativity
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    https://www.facebook.com/BeverlyATyriaMemorialNativityScene/
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    https://twitter.com/SilverCreedWolf

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  • My favorite Christmas story
    "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens
  • Location
    Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
  • Biography
    Founder of the Beverly A. Tyria Memorial Nativity Scene. Established in December 2015, this lifesize Nativity scene is displayed each year in memory of my Grandmother, who passed away on 12/2/2015. It is exclusively produced by Bronner's Commercial Display of Frankenmuth, MI, and features vintage figures no longer manufactured by them. This is an endeavor I work at year round, scouting Craigslist and eBay for more vintage figures to add to the display.
  • Interests
    Catholicism, singing, writing, commercial fiberglass figures!
  • Occupation
    Singer/ BMI Songwriter/ BMI Music Publisher
  • About my display
    My display is exclusively produced by Bronner's Commercial Display - Frankenmuth, MI.

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  2. Joe Tyria
    2018 Display!
  3. Joe Tyria
    This is the Bronner's Exclusive Lifesize Nativity. All made of Fiberglass.
  4. Joe Tyria

    This classified ad is COMPLETED!

    • For Sale
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    $800 REDUCED PRICE!!! - PICKUP ONLY - Kalamazoo, MI (49048)Fiberglass reproduction of the Artistic Latex Form near life size Nativity. Figures molded to look as if carved from wood. Included are the Holy Family, 3 Magi, Camel, Shepherd, Lamb and Ram. Also features a hand-made wooden manger for the Baby Jesus to be bolted into for security purposes.Figures are in need of some TLC (paint and fiberglass work), but could work for this Christmas Season if you're unable to refurbish them in time for this year.CASH ONLY. ITEM SOLD AS IS. SERIOUS OFFERS ONLY, PLEASE. Thank you! ?

    $800.00

    Kalamazoo, Michigan - US

  5. Joe Tyria
    Pics from our 2017 Display! GoFundMe Campaign
  6. Joe Tyria
    Bama, Bronner's does still make their Exclusive Lifesize Nativity. Only the figures are from the 1960's redesign, which are what most of mine are. I do have a few of their vintage figures from molds that were destroyed in a fire in the late 1950's. Craigslist is a wonderful thing. Below is a link to their website. It is VERY expensive if you get it from them, but you can always buy in sets, or be lucky and find things on Craigslist as I did. Bronner's Exclusive Lifesize Nativity - Natural Finish
  7. Joe Tyria
    Dusk/Nighttime pics of the 2017 Beverly A. Tyria Memorial Nativity Scene in Kalamazoo, MI. GoFundMe: Beverly A. Tyria Memorial Nativity Facebook: Beverly A. Tyria Memorial Nativity Scene.
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    It's been a good long while since I posted here. Since I was last here, I have gotten out of the blowmold game and into commercial size decorations, particularly the Bronner's Exclusive Lifesize Nativity Scene. Here are pictures of my 2016 display. I had to have the 3 Magi and the Baby Jesus refurbished this year, so they'll look a little different for 2017. Here is a link to the Facebook page dedicated to my display: https://www.facebook.com/BeverlyATyriaMemorialNativityScene/
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    Might be a long shot, but if anyone ever sees one of these for sale, or has one they'd like to sell, please shoot me a PM. It is a Beco Virgin Mary statue, 35 inches. Please follow the link below to see the image (can't get the pic to upload for some reason). Pic snagged from the Blowmolds R Us website: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10201150182022508&set=a.1598103238331.2087397.1408501347&type=1&theater
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  18. Joe Tyria
    - Great news, everyone! Tune into WKZO (AM 590 - FM 96.5) @ 3pm THIS THURSDAY (11/8/2012) if you want to hear my rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner," recorded exclusively for their show "The Trifecta." They will open that show with it. For those of you not in Kalamazoo, Michigan or the surrounding area, you can listen online! Just go to www.wkzo.com and click the "LISTEN LIVE" tab. Remember, this is @ 3pm EST. Those in other states, please adjust the time accordingly. Hope y'all will listen! WhooHoo!
  19. Joe Tyria
    Wow, that's really great! I have that witch, and I agree, very dark. I've been seriously thinking about repainting the vast majority of my Halloween blowmolds next year, and you've inspired me to do my own take on it - you know, witch with green hair. Really great work!
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  22. Joe Tyria
    I use sandbags in most of my blowmolds, particularly the Nativity ones, and I even leave them in while being stored. They keep the molds weighed down, and no potential thief will try to take something that heavy.
  23. Joe Tyria
    Carrie, Sad to see you go, but glad that things in your personal life are going well. Pax vobiscum, dear friend!
  24. Joe Tyria
    Welcome to PlanetChristmas! The pics were beyond awesome!
  25. Joe Tyria
    Follow the link below to learn everything you ever wanted to know about Saint Nicholas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Nicholas
  26. Joe Tyria
    Saint Nicholas is a Christian Saint. I see no reason not to include him among the display, even if the only image available at Christmastime is the secular elf version.
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