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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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      lexington
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      family man that is always staying busy
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      making projects and working in the garden during the summer and looking forward to the hollday
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      construction
    • About my display
      it is small this year because i am starting all over but hope to have it some what large buy next year if not this year.

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    1. jasonnlexky
      thanks for the input what ive seen looks good so i will try it
    2. jasonnlexky
      I am thinking of doing a two colar arch alternating red and green led c6 has anyone done an arch like this or seen one need feed back . thanks
    3. jasonnlexky
      being trying tto find out myself if i find out i will shoot u a line
    4. jasonnlexky
      Moved into a new house last month so i have to redesign my show. But i have a line of small srubs to make chase.
    5. jasonnlexky

      i would love to take it call me at 523-1967 or 382-4573 just give me a call

    6. jrbryant

      Hey - Just now got my lights off if it and have set it in back of my house. You're welcome to come and pick it up if you want. If not... it's going to Salvation Army or I'm offering it up to anyone on PC that will come and pick it up. If you're still interested, let me know and I'll give you my address. I'd just like it to be gone as soon as possible. I'm about to put my house up on the market and am cleaning out the clutter. John

    7. jasonnlexky

      lighting

      jasonnlexky posted a topic in Lights

      Where can you find mini lights and leds off season with all the retailer running out didnt have time to stock up for this year.:santasmileyitty:
    8. jasonnlexky
      wallmart might have them last year they didnt because on the economy but they might carry them this year or even on there online store. I have been looking for them to so if i find any i will drop you a line.
    9. jasonnlexky
      Right now they are on clearance where hunting season is over i bought one but never thought to use it for that reason good idea,
    10. jasonnlexky
      been looking if anyone has one they want to sell or knows where to find one please let me know
    11. jasonnlexky

      what r u doing

    12. jasonnlexky
      I am wanting to find one to make sing to my music in my display.
    13. jasonnlexky

      do you still have that wreath?

    14. jasonnlexky
      ill try one of the pay sites:(
    15. jasonnlexky
      thanks for the info.
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