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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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      Love old cars & Computer, and of course Christmas lights
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      128 Channels D-Lights, Aurora software moving to LightShow Pro.

      22ft MegaTree
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      Marty Fan
      Roof Grid
      9 - 4 color MiniTrees

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      I have made 4 or 5 orders with Ray, for more money then I would ever admit and have never had any issues. For me it has been just the opposite he has been very responsive with emails and great feedback.
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      I'm not sure about yours, but it keep mine outside in a large locked box I made. I live in Michigan and have never had a issue from the weather. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
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      We have 6 of them, they work great for us. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
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      Here are a few photos of my P12 that I just finished putting into CG-1500 cases. Due to some tight spaces issues. I removed all the formed stand-off's on the bottom of the case, mounted the 2 power supplies to the case. I then mounted the P12 to a small piece of plexiglass with holes cut out for air flow.
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      I have also spray painted white coro black and you can not tell it is painted from a couple feet away Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
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      When you say do not match, do you mean the color s output? If yes try using a test program and tun on just red and then do green and last do blue. This will let you know if something is hooked up wrong or if you need to change the color order on the controller. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
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      The last Expo we rented a condo at http://www.summitmanorgatlinburg.com/. It is right downtown and real close to the convention center. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
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      Very nice! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
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      Looking forward to the demos, and saving $$$ is always a good thing Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
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      We have made our hotel reservation at the Hilton Garden Inn Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
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      I was going to drive my car, with this news maybe I should rent a car Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
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      Should have posted sooner, all lights have been sold and shipped Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
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      I have 10 D-light controllers right now, what software are you using now and what limitations are you having with it to make you want to switch? Another software option is LSP, it will handle almost any controller you throw at it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
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      How many people from Michigan plan attending the ACDC - American Christmas Decorators Conference
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