Jump to content
Did you know?
  • 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.

Buckeyelights

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Content Count

    1,227

  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    2

Topics posted by Buckeyelights

  1.  

    New Winfield pattern, a helicopter

    By Buckeyelights, In Plywood/Coro Cutouts

    • 3 replies
    • 540 views
  2.  

    Mickey Sleigh Set; what do I have?

    By Buckeyelights, In Inflatables/Airblowns/Balloons

    • 1 reply
    • 748 views
  3.  

    Security, Pro-Active Approach

    By Buckeyelights, In Security. Keeping Your Display Safe.

    • 16 replies
    • 1,456 views
  4.  

    Advice Please: Linkage Needed To Make A Prop Move Up And Down

    By Buckeyelights, In Motorized Contraptions

    • 5 replies
    • 1,005 views
  5.  

    Halloween Sequence Request: "i Put A Spell On You"

    By Buckeyelights, In Synchronizing Light Shows

    • 0 replies
    • 464 views
  6.  

    Yikes, Usps Rate Change To Parcel Post

    By Buckeyelights, In Blow Molds

    • 16 replies
    • 851 views
  7.  

    Led Rectifier Need Replaced?

    By Buckeyelights, In L.E.D.s

    • 4 replies
    • 802 views
  8.  

    Fyi: Major Storm With High Winds Headed To Midwest

    By Buckeyelights, In Community Wide Announcements From You!

    • 20 replies
    • 899 views
  9.  

    Advice Please: How To Shortened Strand Of C7 Led's?

    By Buckeyelights, In L.E.D.s

    • 3 replies
    • 419 views
  10.  

    Light Up Ohio - Psa: Don't Speed......(More)

    By Buckeyelights, In Ohio

    • 0 replies
    • 388 views
  11.  

    Light Up Ohio 2012 - Vendor Thank You!

    By Buckeyelights, In Ohio

    • 5 replies
    • 715 views
  12.  

    F/s: Blow Molds & Inflatables, Pick Up At Light Up Ohio, Save $$

    By Buckeyelights, In Announcements

    • 1 reply
    • 799 views
  13.  

    Reindeer Parking Sign For Sale

    By Buckeyelights, In Sharing It!

    • 5 replies
    • 959 views
  14.  

    Light Up Ohio 2012, Vendor Announcement #2 - Colonnade Lights

    By Buckeyelights, In Ohio

    • 0 replies
    • 483 views
  15.  

    Light Up Ohio - Vendor Announcement!

    By Buckeyelights, In Community Wide Announcements From You!

    • 3 replies
    • 248 views
  16.  

    Rust Preventer, Yet Still Conductive For Power

    By Buckeyelights, In Trains, Ferris Wheels, Carousels and other movers!

    • 6 replies
    • 580 views
  17.  

    Put controller is plastic storage bin? 1 2

    By Buckeyelights, In Security. Keeping Your Display Safe.

    • 27 replies
    • 4,253 views
  18.  

    Summer Blow Mold Sale

    By Buckeyelights, In Sharing It!

    • 23 replies
    • 3,684 views
  19.  

    Choir Kids For Sale

    By Buckeyelights, In Sharing It!

    • 1 reply
    • 438 views
  20.  

    Small Snowman & Small Toy Soldiers

    By Buckeyelights, In Sharing It!

    • 1 reply
    • 413 views
  21.  

    Patriotic Snowman For Sale

    By Buckeyelights, In Sharing It!

    • 0 replies
    • 264 views
  22.  

    Drummer Boy, Grand Venture For Sale

    By Buckeyelights, In Sharing It!

    • 1 reply
    • 333 views
  23.  

    Pair Of Angels For Sale

    By Buckeyelights, In Sharing It!

    • 1 reply
    • 413 views
  24.  

    Union Snowlady For Sale

    By Buckeyelights, In Sharing It!

    • 4 replies
    • 767 views
  25.  

    Summer Sale On Inflatables

    By Buckeyelights, In Inflatables/Airblowns/Balloons

    • 0 replies
    • 450 views
×
×
  • Create New...