tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post6483321427784467997..comments2024-03-27T14:25:35.242-04:00Comments on Heroes, Heroines, and History: Light That TreeDebbie Lynne Costellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-25019766514896037542016-12-05T21:37:01.861-05:002016-12-05T21:37:01.861-05:00You're welcome, Melanie. That would have been ...You're welcome, Melanie. That would have been eye-catching, Melanie. I can just imagine it made the inside of those old ornaments with the pushed-in, or concave, centers sparkle as it turned around. Thanks for sharing that memory. :) Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-64392445275892311252016-12-05T17:24:08.401-05:002016-12-05T17:24:08.401-05:00What a great post...thank you! We once had a fixtu...What a great post...thank you! We once had a fixture that held three different colored lights and a circular disc that turned so that when turning, different lights shone on our Christmas tree. Melanie Backushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727406782355039525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-78442801819248626842016-12-05T17:17:13.998-05:002016-12-05T17:17:13.998-05:00We have an artificial tree for practicality and sa...We have an artificial tree for practicality and safety as well, chappydebbie. However, I now find plastic needles all over the floor when we're setting up and taking down. <br /><br />One of my earlier needlepoint projects were these plastic canvas candle holders from Herrschners back in the early '80s. I loved the way they enhanced the tree, giving it that old time presence, and yet it was a pain to place them in spots that sat away from overhanging boughs. I mean, even though I'd never light the candles that came with the kit, I wanted it to look realistic. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing today. :)Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-34690581985561494542016-12-05T17:05:40.467-05:002016-12-05T17:05:40.467-05:00Thanks, Susie. Yes, it was quite a jolt to discove...Thanks, Susie. Yes, it was quite a jolt to discover the price as well as the reference to early Montana. I love research! :)Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-67846900743205246702016-12-05T17:04:20.989-05:002016-12-05T17:04:20.989-05:00Haha, Leesa. Good one. :D
Yes, I was quite astoun...Haha, Leesa. Good one. :D<br /><br />Yes, I was quite astounded at the price of those lights as well. Really explains why they'd take the chance with candles.Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-74130999170319811692016-12-05T16:56:39.697-05:002016-12-05T16:56:39.697-05:00Martha, you reminded me that although I didn't...Martha, you reminded me that although I didn't include it in my post, battery operated strings of lights were common back in those early days as well. <br /><br />Your memory of the bird, Santa and snowman tree lights is wonderful. Thank you for sharing that. :)Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-23206860021097989752016-12-05T16:52:42.232-05:002016-12-05T16:52:42.232-05:00You're welcome, Davalyn. Yes, I'll be on t...You're welcome, Davalyn. Yes, I'll be on the lookout for those painted stands as well. There is one with a Nativity scene that I especially like although it doesn't have the lights. I appreciate you stopping by. :)Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-80216648660364176652016-12-05T16:13:52.983-05:002016-12-05T16:13:52.983-05:00Thanks for sharing. Wow, talk about expensive. The...Thanks for sharing. Wow, talk about expensive. The thought of candles on trees always scared me. I love decorating my tree each year. I have an artificial tree because I am allergic to pine. It has it's advantages....no water needed, rarely any needles to vacuum up and I can put the tree up at anytime without worrying about it dying before Christmas. chappydebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05393540849299888872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-12613637187038865102016-12-05T14:50:08.392-05:002016-12-05T14:50:08.392-05:00Fascinating post! I had no idea electric lights we...Fascinating post! I had no idea electric lights were available that early--and boy, were they expensive. Yikes! <br /><br />Love the pics, too. Thank you!Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-33302325852059876282016-12-05T11:53:36.214-05:002016-12-05T11:53:36.214-05:00Very interesting post. I was amazed at the price ...Very interesting post. I was amazed at the price when they first came out. I doubt that very many would choose lights with their entire paycheck. The tree stands are just beautiful. Thank you for "enlightening" me. (sorry to "punish" you).Leesa Bartuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14993499065505963131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-92024678384105831122016-12-05T11:37:44.229-05:002016-12-05T11:37:44.229-05:00Oh my, I remember having a bird, a Santa, and a sn...Oh my, I remember having a bird, a Santa, and a snowman as tree lights when I was a little girl. So interesting to know the history. I used electric lights on a tree in the town square in my historical when the town bought a generator and light sets from a Connecticut company in the 1890's. I found out about it in reading about electricity in Connecticut for another novel set in that state. I love Christmas and the Christmas story. Celebrations and customs may change through the years, but the story of Christmas and Jesus' birth never changes, and I'm so thankful for that.Martha W. Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02415972499923372153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-14559756558582909482016-12-05T11:21:42.418-05:002016-12-05T11:21:42.418-05:00Anita - what a delightful post! I'd love to ha...Anita - what a delightful post! I'd love to have one of those old painted tree stands. Thanks for sharing such fun information.Davalyn Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790903623368896086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-15876177437055722852016-12-05T11:12:10.915-05:002016-12-05T11:12:10.915-05:00Thanks, Connie. :)Thanks, Connie. :)Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-44391505552766087232016-12-05T11:11:41.513-05:002016-12-05T11:11:41.513-05:00Thanks for letting me know, Melissa. I love Christ...Thanks for letting me know, Melissa. I love Christmas too. Yes, the commercial aspect, but also that everyone seems so aware of hope and peace. We NEED as season where those words are the focus, don't we.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing. :)Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-43788760260482202872016-12-05T11:09:53.237-05:002016-12-05T11:09:53.237-05:00Stephanie, I was checking them too, and was disapp...Stephanie, I was checking them too, and was disappointed that there are so many more summer catalogues available online than winter, and barely any focusing on Christmas during those early years. But I loved looking. :) Thanks for stopping by.Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-69628442322455396802016-12-05T10:44:01.175-05:002016-12-05T10:44:01.175-05:00So interesting!So interesting!Connie R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12038621934457678475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-61245373926780509152016-12-05T10:26:42.855-05:002016-12-05T10:26:42.855-05:00I really enjoyed reading this information. Thank y...I really enjoyed reading this information. Thank you so much. I love Christmas.Melissa Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05180284059716992887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-67283874490428852212016-12-05T10:23:20.191-05:002016-12-05T10:23:20.191-05:00What a fascinating post, Anita. I didn't know ...What a fascinating post, Anita. I didn't know anything about this part of Christmas and I'm amazed that electric lights were available that early. You had me checking some of my old Sears and Wards catalogs to see what was advertised in the way of Christmas ... fun! Stephanie Grace Whitsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02442621477644235666noreply@blogger.com