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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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      Brandon, Mississippi
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      playing old time and bluegrass music/guitar and banjo
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    1. bigguy
      I'm just curious as to how people design their layouts. I read somewhere, I think on this forum, that some separate their layout into "groups of four". How do you design yours?
    2. bigguy
      Bellagio poles, firesticks, VU meters, light jets ... whatever you call them, what dimensions are you using, (how long) and how many channels?
    3. bigguy

      Green C-7 ?

      bigguy posted a topic in Lights

      Need advice on where to order green C-7 strands ...incandescent?
    4. bigguy
      Does anyone know how you can use a buzz box to repair net lights?
    5. bigguy

      Light String Length?

      bigguy replied to bigguy's topic in Lights

      Making c7-c9 ... does the cord need to be spt1 or spt2 ... or does it matter?
    6. bigguy
      Is there anywhere that I can get a specific length of light string .... c-7's or, really, any type? Thanks, Tom
    7. bigguy
      This is my first attempt at arches. I will appreciate it if anybody wants to share 7, 8 or 9 segment arch sequencing. Thank you for your time and trouble. Tom
    8. bigguy
      I'm new at adding arches. What are your thoughts as to number of segments and odd or even number of segments? What are your reasons? Thanks
    9. bigguy
      @ neatfreak, This is my first year doing arches and I, too, would like your sequences for 8 channel arches. I sent you an email but I'm not sure you got it. Thank you
    10. bigguy
      What's a swap meet?
    11. bigguy
      Refresh my memory. What is the reason for using spt-2 over spt-1 ... besides the thickness of the insulation?
    12. bigguy
      Where are we buying our spt-2 zip plugs this year?
    13. bigguy
      Haven't been on the site much lately but thought I would be contacted since I live here in Brandon ... guess I'm persona non grata. Can someone let me know the "where" and "what"? Thank you, Tom
    14. bigguy
      I have a flip ... only trouble is feeding audio in. Any suggestions?
    15. bigguy
      I didn't know where else to post this question, so here goes. I'm going to start looking for a video camera for next year. I don't want to break the bank, but I do want a decent video of my show. Can anyone offer any suggestions? Thanks, Tom
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