Christmas trees were first lighted with actual candles, which presented a fire hazard. As a result containers filled with water had to be kept near the Christmas tree.
Workers in the construction industry are responsible for the tradition of having a Christmas tree on display at Rockefeller Center in New York City. They are credited with placing an undecorated tree at the site in the early 1930s.
Since the mid-1960s, The National Christmas Tree Association has maintained a presence in the White House at Christmas by donating a Christmas tree to the First Family.
The former Woolworth department store first sold manufactured Christmas tree ornaments in 1880.
Plastic became the primary material used to make tinsel after their use for decorative purposes was at one time prohibited because lead was used in the manufacturing process.
The idea of Christmas greeting cards started in Britain in the late 1830s when John Calcott Horsley started to produce small cards that had festive scenes and a holiday greeting written inside. Similar cards were also being made in the United States at about the same time by R.H. Pease, in Albany, New York, and Louis Prang, who was a German immigrant. The idea of sending the greeting cards during Christmas gained popularity in both countries about 10 years later when new postal delivery services started.
The shortened form Xmas for Christmas has been popular in Europe since the 1500s. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word 'Xristos' which means Christ.
According to the National Confectioners Association, for 200 years candy canes were only made in the color of white and it wasn't until in the 1950s that a machine was invented that could automate the production of candy canes.
Yamha
August 13th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
3.0 out of 5 stars
loves the game
Bought for my 5 yr grand daughter and this is a very easy game. She sometimes gets bored with it. But my 2 yr old grand son is not interested in this game.
Anonymous
August 13th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
1.0 out of 5 stars
are big fans of Build-a-Bear Workshop and also the website, and they love the DS, but both decried the game as boring. I guess the two concepts don’t mix well.
Boring….
My kids (5 and
Michael
August 13th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Build a Bear – DS game!
Hello I’m an autistic 21 year old adult gamer.
I bought this game because I shop at Build a Bear Workshop store every now and then to fix up a few of my old stuff…
Ketaki
August 14th, 2009 at 12:51 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
daughter enjoyed it
my 3 1/2 daughter enjoyed build a bear workshop especially trying to cook food for Stephanie. It is worth the game.
Fareeda
August 14th, 2009 at 5:59 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great gift for 6 year old girl
This was a gift to my grandaughter on her sixth birthday. I selected it because she loves to go to “Build a Bear” and “Teddy Set Go” stores.
Sylvana
August 14th, 2009 at 7:10 am
1.0 out of 5 stars
doesn’t work with my DS
I was so disappointed that this game wouldn’t work. My 7 year old daughter was so excited for it but we have had the same problem as others.
Sabella
August 14th, 2009 at 10:43 am
2.0 out of 5 stars
A bit disappointed
My six yr old doesn’t play this game as much after the initial building of the 3 bears. Says she can’t build anymore and it’s not as much fun.
Anonymous
August 14th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
1.0 out of 5 stars
game doesn’t work
My 6 year old was very excited about this game. However, there must be something wrong with it – she was able to get to the point where she should put a heart in her pet, but the…
Idalis
August 14th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Game for my 3 year old
This game is great! My 3 year old has a blast with it. I even enjoy playing it. There is a lot to do in the game.
Ripley
August 15th, 2009 at 12:09 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun even for boys
This game is really fun for girls and boys. I have a 3 and 5 year old and they really enjoy it. I would say it is a a [...] dollar game.