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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. Gradysfalcon
    Thinking of putting net lights on the grass next year. Has anyone done this and maybe can share there pictures.
  2. Gradysfalcon
    Come on folks let us know what is a must have for next season
  3. Gradysfalcon
    what company is selling the tree frames
  4. Gradysfalcon
    So what are the hot new items or must haves for 2013.
  5. Gradysfalcon
    How about throwing 5 gallon buckets of hot water on it to thaw it out might work I live in California so dont have the problem when taking mine down
  6. Gradysfalcon
    I have this one only used it this season will sell it for $70.00 pick up in Southern California only http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-25ecodZ5yc1v/R-203266136/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=inflatable&storeId=10051#.UN-KTqWSLw4
  7. Gradysfalcon
    Went there today even with 25% off the prices are way out of control
  8. Gradysfalcon
    WENT TO LOWES LAST WEEK THERE WERE 4 BOXES OF LIGHTS
  9. Gradysfalcon
    Welcome to plant christmas
  10. Gradysfalcon
    Always turn them off at 9PM
  11. Gradysfalcon
    great job
  12. Gradysfalcon
    Cool i will watch it
  13. Gradysfalcon
    your display looks really nice.
  14. Gradysfalcon
    Cant hurt putting a sign out there at least everyone will know the schedule then.
  15. Gradysfalcon
    Thats a great buy !
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