1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. The former Woolworth department store first sold manufactured Christmas tree ornaments in 1880.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
Yui
July 27th, 2009 at 1:53 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic Game
Every family should have this game in their cabinet if they have young children. I just wish they would make games that didn’t have so many pieces too lose!
Zaide
July 27th, 2009 at 2:54 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
All ages
When I was a Speech Therapist, I created cards for our therapy session and after the child responded correctly, they would pick a color card and move their piece.
Istas
July 27th, 2009 at 9:16 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Still Classic
I have fond memories of playing Candyland when I was young. Many hours with my parents and older sister, but it had been a long time since I played it.
Anonymous
July 27th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
1.0 out of 5 stars
Just Isn’t the Same
This game was something I was anxious for my little cousin to experience since I had such fond memories of playing it as a child.
Atherton
July 27th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun 1st board game for your little ones.
Easy to understand for your young children. Perfect for both boys and girls. Helps with counting and interactive skills.
Anonymous
July 27th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
childs board game
This was a game for my granddaughter she loves it and plays it a lot
Anonymous
July 28th, 2009 at 2:08 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun Game for Kids
This is a fun game for kids. I grew up playing this, and now my 4 year old loves it. As far as educational value, the children learn colors, sequence, how to take turns, and…
Frideswide
July 28th, 2009 at 9:02 am
2.0 out of 5 stars
When was the last time you played this?
I have fond memories of playing this game as a child, but I don’t know why. Have you played it recently with your own kids? You are NEVER going to get to the end.
Damia
July 28th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Classic Fun
Candyland has been around forever and you would be hard pressed to find someone who has not actually played it, I know I did when growing up and remember playing it with my…
Anonymous
July 28th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
How to put SKILL in Candyland.
Each player draw a hand of three cards. Play a card out of your hand on your turn, then draw a replacement.