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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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  1. tommanh

    Mold for sale

    tommanh replied to Trash's topic in Sharing It!

    well Im in the same boat moving also ...thats why i am selling some of mine also due to no job!, and have to move!
  2. tommanh
    will post some pics..
  3. tommanh
    I have over 75+ blowmolds for sale...I am moving and need to get rid of doubles......Halloween, Christmas and Easter.. Due to the time....and size of alot of them would like to do local pick up!!!
  4. tommanh
    I have a santas Best snoopy Mint for sale $75.00 PLUS S\H.
  5. tommanh
    i cant seem to make them bigger if u pm me i will send them to you!
  6. tommanh
    more...pics!!!!!!
  7. tommanh
    thanks brad...hers more pics Led skelton 30 snoopy pumpkin 10 halloween tree 20 ghost with pumpkin 10 dracula 20 pumpkin 7 pumpkin man 17 tpi pumpkin man 20 pumpkin stack 23
  8. tommanh
    going to be posting more picks latter. But Pumpkin wreath for sale again... Skelton sold
  9. tommanh
    leds are sold thank you for all the intrest
  10. tommanh
    Pumpkin man sold... haunted house sold pumpkin wreath sold
  11. tommanh
    I have 3 boxs of blue and 3boxs of clear led LIGHTS 50 COUNT.....4.00 A BOX OR 20.00 FOR ALL....
  12. tommanh
    Ok here is a start I am going to be moving and need to get rid of some molds ....All the duplicate molds......Below is some pics.. Prices are plus shipping.. Haunted house 18.00 pumpkin man 65.00 skelton 65.00 dracula 20.00 ghost 20.00 pumpkin wreath 18.00 ghost with pumpkin 13.00 more to come!!!!!
  13. tommanh
    I am moving and cant bring this with me.....I have a huge stable for the life size natvity for sale....all made out of wood.... Only been used 1 year stored in garage in off season......asking 80 FOR IT....OR Offers...has to be local pick up!
  14. tommanh
    here is some pics of this...will take 225.00
  15. tommanh
    I have 2 rare halloween molds Im asking 65 each plus shipping...please let me know. sorry they are so dark in exellant condition!
  16. tommanh
    Thank You for posting the pic. For some reason It will not let me post pics...on this compt. The compt at work I can but not @ home. It is Brand new. I have a TpI set, Gf and two empire sets...so I am trying to sell off some stuff way to much!....
  17. tommanh
    Santa and sleigh for Sale in Box with reindeer... never been used or out of box!!!!! $70.
  18. tommanh
    I have a Empire Life size Natvity for sale. Brand New Never ben outside!!!.. Would like local pick up!!! $250.00
  19. tommanh
    looks awsome as always....where can we see the slide show?
  20. tommanh
    Im intrested in the rainderr and candle, church and small chior
  21. tommanh
    update! santa in chimney sold mrs c. sold angel sold brown and white bear sold 2 slim santas sold mickey and minnie sold
  22. tommanh
    2 john...let me know..
  23. tommanh
    If you are looking for anything else let me know..may have more....I know I have a empire bear with gift
  24. tommanh
    SANTA IN CHIMMNEY $15 slim santa $15 each snowman $20 EACH santa with stocking $25 GHOST $15
  25. tommanh
    All are brand new.... Mickey and Minney are $65 EACH TIGGER $115 POOH $60 wire frame $30
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