by CandyKane » Sat Nov 21, 2009 10:01 pm
Christmas is a time for decorating your home and your neighborhood and bringing a sense of joy and warmth to your family and others.
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.
“Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime.”
― Laura Ingalls Wilder