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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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About grizzly123

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  • Birthday 10/08/1952

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    Canada
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    Christmas displays
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  1. grizzly123
    Thanks for the suggestions. A couple of friends suggested going with theme park music and staying away from the movie songs.
  2. grizzly123
    2012 is in the can and opening night is November 16. While doing a practice run last night, a little boy came up to me and said "I like the Disney stuff. Can you make it ALL Disneyworld stuff?" I thought it was a great idea so I am looking for suggestions for music. Preferably something that is instantly recognizeable as Disney but not necessarily Christmas. Any ideas? Thanks.
  3. grizzly123 started following Transmitter Suggestions Needed, Need Suggestions For All Disney Show and How Do You Fade A Twinkle?
  4. grizzly123
    Thanks...I understand and will try it.....that is what I wanted worked perfectly but it's a REALLY long fade!!!
  5. grizzly123
    I need to fade a twinkle over about 50 secs, How do I that? thanks
  6. grizzly123
    Money isn't that much of an object (long story here).No dvr needed, just want to see if the lights come on. don't need great quality. Would prefer wireless
  7. grizzly123
    There is abuilding very close by but it has a lot of traffic through it. Security would be a problem.
  8. grizzly123
    Just something very cheap. All I need to know is whether it came on or not. Don't need great quality.
  9. grizzly123
    I am in charge of a display which is in a public park approx 20 min away. I would like to install a camera that would allow me to watch the display from home...mainly to make sure that it comes on at the right time, etc.It would help if I didn't have to drive to the site every night. I need suggestions as to what camera I should be looking at since I have no clue about these things. Any help would be very much appreciated.
  10. grizzly123
    I need help deciding which transmitter would be best for my display. The display is in a public park, the controllers are in a locked box in the middle of a mega tree. There are no buildings nearby. I cannot put an antenna out because the transmiter has to be in the box.Is there a transmiter that does not need an external antenna?
  11. grizzly123
    Is there any why to retrieve sequences off an SD card that is being used in an MP3 director? My hard drive crashed and the memory stick that my show was backed up on isn't working either. How can I convert them back to lms programs???
  12. grizzly123
    I've spent 2 weeks putting up the display including a 20ft mega by myself. I'm pooped. I'm going to take a few days off from programming and building. I just won't mention FM to any viewers, so I could wait a few days for a trans to be delivered. Thanks for all your help!!!
  13. grizzly123

    FM transmitter

    grizzly123 posted a topic in Newbies!

    Tomorrow night is "Lights On" and I am so frustrated with my Wholehouse that I am willing to scrap it even at this late date. What do you all recommend so I don't waste even more money?
  14. grizzly123
    Thanks for the help T. All my songs were in the high 90's. What is considered a good level?
  15. grizzly123
    Tonight was the dress rehearsal for my show. Everything was spectacular except for one thing and I need quick help. I am using a whole house transmitter and some of the songs (including parts of other songs) seemed way over modulated. Is there any way to solve this? I am using an MP3 show director plugged directly into a whole house transmitter
  16. grizzly123
    Thank you, Larry, for your response. I did what you said and they both work fine. I kinda' knew what to do but I appreciate you saving me the guess work.
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