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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.

Videos

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    Amazing Grace

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  2. "Joy of Christmas" in Millwood Square

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  3. *Christmas in California* (Christmas Light Display - 2014)

    King Christmas · 12/15/2014 · 264 views

  4. "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" - Lights on Neff Circle 2011

    Pumpkin King · 12/10/2011 · 558 views

  5. "Unity" by Shinedown

    TwoBits · 12/06/2012 · 443 views

  6. 12 Pains of Christmas

    Crazy Tech · 01/27/2013 · 416 views

  7. 1812 Overture By Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky

    dkrasley · 03/13/2011 · 2,472 views

  8. 2 Houses Dueling Banjos Jingle Bells

    Hammock Pointe Lights · 12/18/2018 · 793 views

  9. 20' Inflatable Snowman Test

    jstorms · 10/04/2011 · 1,139 views

  10. 2010 Mister Christmas Video

    Tremor30 · 07/28/2011 · 864 views

  11. 2011 50 Kilowatt Tree

    sielbear · 12/12/2011 · 720 views

  12. 2011 Christmas Display

    lomax · 12/03/2011 · 523 views

  13. 2011 Christmas Lights

    RebelwithAcause · 12/04/2011 · 478 views

  14. 2011 Christmas lights set up Sarasota Florida

    trussman · 12/05/2011 · 1,568 views

  15. 2011 display

    jc42395 · 06/18/2012 · 803 views

  16. 2011 Do You Hear What I Hear

    sielbear · 12/12/2011 · 443 views

  17. 2011 Go Tell It On The Mountain

    sielbear · 12/12/2011 · 728 views

  18. 2011 Joy to the World

    sielbear · 12/12/2011 · 396 views

  19. 2011 Kennedy Christmas Lights -- Mooresville, NC

    polarchristmasnc · 12/13/2011 · 721 views

  20. 2011 Kennedy Christmas Lights -- Mooresville, NC

    polarchristmasnc · 12/13/2011 · 1,626 views

  21. 2011 Kennedy Christmas Lights -- Mooresville, NC

    polarchristmasnc · 12/13/2011 · 677 views

  22. 2011 light show

    bsuter · 12/01/2011 · 402 views

  23. 2011 Love Came Down and the Earth Stood Still

    sielbear · 12/12/2011 · 687 views

  24. 2011 MeckleyFamilyXmas - Chipmunk Song

    jmeckley · 01/01/2012 · 344 views

  25. 2011 MeckleyFamilyXmas - Jingle Bells

    jmeckley · 01/01/2012 · 311 views

  26. 2011 O Come Emmanuel

    sielbear · 12/12/2011 · 296 views

  27. 2011 Rods and Cones

    sielbear · 12/12/2011 · 314 views

  28. 2011 Sandstorm

    Brian Mitchell · 12/13/2011 · 632 views

  29. 2011 show at Esther Circle

    fordsbyjay · 12/06/2011 · 312 views

  30. 2011 Silent Night

    sielbear · 12/12/2011 · 322 views

  31. 2011 Video Portion of Christmas on the Farm

    Christmas on the Farm · 04/03/2012 · 481 views

  32. 2012 - Wizards In Winter

    andyzito · 11/26/2012 · 563 views

  33. 2012 All I Want For Christmas Is You

    RobertB · 12/23/2012 · 692 views

  34. 2012 Boogie Woogie Santa Claus

    Christmas on Crystal Springs · 12/26/2012 · 567 views

  35. 2012 Complete Christmas Show

    maxtima4 · 11/30/2012 · 337 views

  36. 2012 Dance of the Reed Flutes

    Christmas on Crystal Springs · 12/31/2012 · 469 views

  37. 2012 Initial Power-Up and Testing

    BillInSoFL · 12/09/2012 · 335 views

  38. 2012 On This Winters Night

    Christmas on Crystal Springs · 12/26/2012 · 518 views

  39. 2012 Projects

    Charles Belcher · 12/07/2012 · 444 views

  40. 2012 RGBStars 1st sequence CocaCola

    daryl · 12/16/2012 · 487 views

  41. 2013 Ashland Xmas Lights - A Christmas Festival Medley

    dibiaso · 12/14/2013 · 277 views

  42. 2013 Believe in Holiday Magic - Jax FL

    Christmas on Crystal Springs · 01/09/2014 · 357 views

  43. 2013 Christmas Lake Carmel - Deck the Halls

    mjs805 · 12/14/2013 · 221 views

  44. 2013 Display

    Dave S · 12/07/2013 · 262 views

  45. 2013 Lake Carmel Christmas - Carol of the Bells

    mjs805 · 12/14/2013 · 404 views

  46. 2013 New Year's Eve mix at the happyholidayhome using LightShow Pro and Light O Rama

    thebaronn · 01/10/2014 · 348 views

  47. 2013 New Year's Eve mix at the happyholidayhome using LightShow Pro and Light O Rama

    thebaronn · 02/14/2014 · 546 views

  48. 2013 Onstott Christmas Display

    bigstott · 12/06/2013 · 285 views
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