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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.

Elaine F

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Elaine F last won the day on November 6 2015

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About Elaine F

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  • Birthday 04/15/1963

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    http://www.beyond-the-looking-glass.com

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  • Location
    Palm Bay, Florida
  • Biography
    Mother of 2 who still believe in Santa!
  • Interests
    Stained glass artist
  • Occupation
    Computer programmer
  • About my display
    Prior to 2008 season, I had a 9 piece blow mold nativity and a few hundred mini lights. Now I'm up to about 40 blow molds! Yipee!

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  3. Elaine F
    Very nice display, and a great interview!
  4. Elaine F
    Great display! I love the arch, and the nativity is very nice, too!
  5. Elaine F
    Very nice display!
  6. Elaine F
    Wonderful display! Love your Santa and reindeer!
  7. Elaine F
    Beautiful display!
  8. Elaine F
    Nice find!
  9. Elaine F
    Maybe in yards with multiple Santa's only one is the REAL Santa, and the others are the "mall" Santa's!
  10. Elaine F
    I'd definitely buy them!
  11. Elaine F
    Wow! Your choir is amazing! You did a wonderful job!
  12. Elaine F
    There's only one Santa, and there's only one Jesus. So, outside, I only display one Santa and one Mrs. I also only display one baby Jesus (However, inside I have a small nativity, and several small Santa's! Go figure. )
  13. Elaine F
    Wow! Very cool display!
  14. Elaine F
    For $500, it would be nice if they posted more pictures, and some close-ups. They look like they belong in some of those old black-and-white photos of nicely decorated downtown city streets of yesteryear!
  15. Elaine F
    I emailed the seller to see if they have any more details. I just thought they looked really neat! They're up in PA, so they won't be joining my collection.
  16. Elaine F
    I don't know. This is the only picture I can find at the moment of Mold-Craft deer. They're a bit different. But, that doesn't mean anything. Mold-Craft could have made several varieties.
  17. Elaine F
    Here are some really cool looking reindeer on ebay. Not much information provided, just says they're fiberglass. http://www.ebay.com/itm/181264788883?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648
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