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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.

samemma2

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About samemma2

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    pennsylvania
  • Biography
    i'm a mail man with a family .i decorate for christmas
  • Interests
    billiards ,golf
  • Occupation
    mail man
  • About my display
    i have some inflatables and some blow molds .not a real big area to decorate

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  1. Vinny the Elf started following samemma2
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  5. samemma2
    I have a set of LA goodman 60" high Noel candles with original box for sale . These are in good shape for there age . I will post pics and if u been more pm me your email . $150 for the set the last pic is of the bottom of the one
  6. samemma2
    I have a poloron sleigh with two reindeer for sale 3 beco angels one missing wings and man and woman norma carolers send email in pm for more pics cause these have some cracks thanks
  7. samemma2
    I have a mold craft woman head for sale # 277-1 this is for sale for $50 plus shipping this has some paint wear check out the pics
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    Shoot me an offer but be reasonable I would like to send u some more pics of the lantern the one has a few cracks but for there age they are very nice , I've had numerous offers already
  10. samemma2
    Set of 76" high beco Noel Caroler lanterns , 2 beco ornaments , set of vintage flat back candles , 6 Judith novelty 13" high mini soldiers , 6 mini vintage 16" girl soldiers make offers if interested in anything and add your email for more pics
  11. samemma2
    I HAVE A POLORON SLEIGH WITH 1 REINDEER FOR SALE ANYONE INTERESTED PM ME WITH YOUR EMAIL AND I COULD SEND YOU PICS NO STAND FOR THE DEER $175
  12. samemma2
    train is $200 or best offer poloron santa is sold
  13. samemma2
    yes its in working condition and paint is in good shape
  14. samemma2
    I was wondering if anyone could give me an idea how rare and a value of an empire mechanical santa sleigh with one reindeer. thanks
  15. samemma2
    prices $225 for the train and $550 for the santa
  16. samemma2
    I HAVE AN EMPIRE TRAIN AND TENDER CAR FOR SALE AND A POLORON MECHANICAL SANTA FOR SALE IF YOU NEED PICS LET ME HAVE YOUR EMAIL
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  19. samemma2
    I have a thanksgiving blow mold set foe sale man and lady pilgrim ,indian and large turkey if you are interested send me a pm with your email and i could send a pic to you thanks
  20. samemma2
    I HAVE A COUPLE POLORON CHOIR PEEPS FOR SALE AND I ALSO HAVE A LARGE SNOOPY ,THE PEEPS ARE IN NICE SHAPE EXCEPT FOR THE NOSE ON THE BLONDE HAIRED GIRL AS SHOWN IN PICS IT IS NOT BAD AT ALL,THE SNOOPY IS IN NICE CONDITION AND I AM PRETTY SURE IT COMES WITH THE STAKES AND INSTRUCTION PAPER PEEPS $250 FOR BOTH SNOOPY $125 I WILL SHIP GREYHOUND FOR THE PEEPS USPS IF YOU NEED A PIC FOR SNOOPY SEND ME YOUR EMAIL BUT I WILL BE POSTING A PIC TODAY
  21. samemma2
    i sent you a private message
  22. samemma2
    yes,i am from scranton
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