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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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  • My favorite Christmas story
    riding around looking at Christmas lights
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    Columbus, Ohio
  • Biography
    A crazy holiday displayer, my daughter's description.
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    running, particulary trail running and of course holiday displays
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    Construction manager
  • About my display
    I've been decorating for the holidays since I was a teenager, that's 40+ years. I guess you could say our display's specialize in handmade wood cut-outs.

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  1. Buckeyelights
    Another option is to email or take an image to a local blueprint shop; a place that prints plans for architects, engineers, etc. They can enlarge any imagine (without a copyright) to any size you want. The local one I use can print 46" wide (paper is 48" wide) x whatever length I want. If the image is wider than 46", they print it on multiple pieces. Cost is $6 - $10 for a 46"x 72" tall print. Easy, fast and you have a pattern that's reusable.
  2. Buckeyelights
    Very well done!!! Thanks for putting this together.
  3. Buckeyelights
    Nicely done!!!
  4. Buckeyelights
    Hi Rotatorman,, try emailing in the pictures to yourself. That often gives you the option to select the size of photo you want to send.
  5. Buckeyelights
    Sure can! Most of the presentations and activities will be on Saturday, May 12th.
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    Spring Hill Lodge within Sharon Woods Metro Park, located in Westerville, Ohio; a suburb on the NW side of Columbus. It's a good time with lots of great people.
  8. Buckeyelights
    I like the improvements suggested by Mickeymatic. it's likely very heavy to hang; take a very sturdy support system to get it up in the air. Instead of hanging, easier to build a support under the helicopter, paint the support black, to give it the illusion it's flying. I'm even wondering how to move it around due to the weight and size. Would a person would need a small trailer-like thing to move it on?
  9. Buckeyelights
    This would be really fun prop to build and cool to display. However storage would be tough, very tough. https://www.thewinfieldcollection.com/product/North-Pole-Express-Helicopter-Plan/New-Woodcraft-Patterns Maybe modify the windows and use Plexiglas, so there could be lighting inside the helicopter. Tks! Joe
  10. Buckeyelights
    Another method to save the pattern is to get a roll of wide tracing paper. Any place that makes blueprints for architects & engineers will sell a wide roll of tracing paper and I'd imagine most art supplies stores too. Simple trace the outline of the different colors and pieces, then transfer those lines onto a newly painted white surface. Of course take pictures, like suggested above, for color match. Good luck!!!!
  11. Buckeyelights
    Interesting! Do you have a link to the mounting "screw"? Where did you get them?
  12. Buckeyelights
    Hi bigbuck, Welcome to the PC forum from a fellow Buckeye. As far as building your own controller, I don't have a clue. I think you'll have a better response from one of these DIY forums: http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/ http://diylightanimation.com/index.php Good Luck!!!
  13. Buckeyelights
    I like and use this manager: http://www.thewinfieldcollection.com/product/3178/Nativies-Angels-Woodcraft-Patterns
  14. Buckeyelights
    I remember it. There was a full command center along with the satellite tracking device. Very cool. I can't find it either.
  15. Buckeyelights
    Have you seen the agenda for LUO? There are some awesome topics and speakers. Not registered, sign up today. It promises to be a fun event. Register here: LUO2017.Whindo.com AGENDA: Friday, June 2nd: XLights & LOR Living Peacefully Together... by Clyde Lindsey Do you use XLights and want to add LOR or you use LOR and want to add XLights, but not sure how or they just don't seem to play nice with each other?? Then this session you won't want to miss!! Clyde is going to go over the "Tips & Tricks" on getting LOR & XLights to work together! Be sure to bring your Laptop!!! Saturday, June 03, 2017 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Registration & Continental Breakfast 9:50 AM - 10:00 AM Opening Announcements 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM INTERNET CONTROLLED CHRISTMAS LIGHTS by Tom Hammond Tom will outline how to create an internet controlled, interactive Christmas light display, based on "FREE" software (Xlights and Falcon Player) and "Low-Cost" hardware (Raspberry Pi and Arduino). 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM Pixels on a Budget by David Jones David is the "guru" of DIY, and he will show you how to have the Holiday show of your dreams, and not break the bank! 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Group Photo & Lunch!!! 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Raspberry Pi by Dan Blickensderfer You just got your new Raspberry Pi, now what? Let Dan show you how to set it up and control your lights wirelessly. 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM Dumb RGB's by Clyde Lindsey Clyde will show you the many advantages of using "Dumb RGB". 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM The White Elephant Gift Exchange!! If you would like to participate in the White Elephant Gift Exchange, just bring a "wrapped" gift with you. It can be something from your own collection or something purchased...the choice is yours! It's always a blast!! 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Door Prizes & Closing Statements
  16. Buckeyelights
    WOW!!! That's great! Thank you LOR!!
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