Little Known Facts About Christmas Traditions
Little Known Facts About Modern Christmas Decorations and Traditions
From tinsel to trees, ribbons to wreaths, and ornaments to gingerbread men, the holiday season is full of colorful Christmas related decor.
There are some interesting facts about some common Christmas props you may not know.
For example, the shiny ribbons of silver we put on our tree called tinsel originated from Germany in the early 1600s.
The first real tinsel was actually made from real silver and cut into very thin strips.
Machines were used to cut the sheets of silver, and then the resulting strips were hung on the tree.
Of course, the newer version does not turn colors due to rust or tarnish, is much lighter, and much less expensive.
Classic Christmas Gifts to buy
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Where did plastic Christmas Trees begin?
You may enjoy buying a new, fresh live Christmas tree each year, but some people prefer to buy the artificial version.These "fake Christmas trees" also came from Germany.
They used to be constructed of metal wires with goose or other birds' feathers attaches to represent the branches.
At one point, these trees were made of brushes, much like toilet brushes, until finally in the 1950s, artificial trees started to be manufactured that looked much more realistic.
These were manufactured in America and have remained a popular decor item to this day.
Christmas gifts to choose from
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The Tradition of Snowmen at Christmas
During the snowy winter months, you probably see snowmen all over the neighborhood.It may be surprising to learn that the first snowman known as Arktos came from Greek legend.
Ever since then, the snowman has become the thing of legend. Some of the most popular nicknames for snowmen include Jack Frost and Frosty the snowman.
People love to build these frozen men in their front yards and top them off with a hat, scarf, carrot nose, and eyes made of coal. They are a comforting and friendly sight throughout the Christmas season.
In the 1830s, an Englishman by the name of John Calcott Horsley began sending beautiful photos and cards as a way to express holiday cheer for others.
This is when the Christmas card was born. Today, it is one of the most common ways to celebrate the holiday and to share your love for others during the season.
Most of the Christmas props and decorations we use today have a long and storied history that many people may not know about.
It is amazing to see where these traditions came from and how much they have evolved over the years since they first began.
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Tipi
Dec 17, 2011 @ 3:41 pm | delete
- What fun to learn little know facts about Christmas...now more widely known!
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- What a pretty lens, great pics. I didn't know any of those facts about Christmas. It's nice to know where some of our traditions come from.
Have a merry Christmas!
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