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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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      Which national anthem are you looking for?
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      I think it's always best to order the plugs and the wire at the same time from the same vendor to be sure they work together. Without seeing what you have, I would suggest you make a short "test" cable and see if it works. I've been able to jam some pretty heavy zip line into CDI's vampire plugs using a pair of pliers to crimp the wire in the slot. And I don't think the teeth going all the way through the wire will post a hazard. (But I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.)
    13. ChuckHutchings
      I also have a bunch of indoor brown cords (the ones with three outlets in the molded end) that are 6' to 12' in length.
    14. ChuckHutchings
      I have about 50 outdoor extension cords left. They are all green (grounded). 15', 20', 25'. Might have a 50'er or two. Where are you? Edit: Probably not good for MAKING arches.
    15. ChuckHutchings
      I'd provide a link but LOR's site is still wiggy at the moment.
    16. ChuckHutchings
      It's probably Cosmic Color Ribbon.
    17. ChuckHutchings
      And there was much rejoicing...
    18. ChuckHutchings
      Thanks for the warning.
    19. ChuckHutchings
      I'm sorry nobody acknowledged this post. That was pretty funny there.
    20. ChuckHutchings
      You did. Get over it.
    21. ChuckHutchings
      That display is awesome!!! Where is my $20?
    22. ChuckHutchings
      Maybe Terry's suggestion?
    23. ChuckHutchings
      I don't have any idea either so I won't bother posting and wasting bandwidth. Oh, wait...
    24. ChuckHutchings
      On a positive note, the ones that failed did so pretty quickly. The rest are still working this year. Keep your fingers crossed...
    25. ChuckHutchings
      Note: Mine are all the 100-count M5s. I do not have any net lights.
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