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  2. Albert Sadacca - Wikipedia

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    Albert V. Sadacca (February 6, 1901 – December 8, 1980 [1]) is credited with popularizing electric Christmas tree lights for private use. According to the legend, in 1917, at the age of 15, after a fire in New York City started by candles suspended in a tree, Sadacca adapted the novelty lighting that his parents sold for use in Christmas trees.

  3. Edward Hibberd Johnson - Wikipedia

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    The following year, a dynamo located in the cellar of his home on East 36th Street was used to supply the power for the 120 lights on his Christmas tree, which revolved and displayed different combinations of colored lights using a special mechanism he had patented. [11] Edward H. Johnson became known as the Father of Electric Christmas Tree ...

  4. Christmas lights - Wikipedia

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    Manning Close Christmas Light Show, Wells, Somerset, England. Christmas light sculptures, also called motifs, are used as Christmas decorations and for other holidays. Originally, these were large wireframe metalwork pieces made for public displays, such as for a municipal government to place on utility poles, and shopping centers to place on ...

  5. Denver: Where outdoor Christmas lighting tradition began - AOL

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    But in 1914 when D. D. Sturgeon-founder of Sturgeon Electric-wanted to give his ill son some Christmas joy, he wrapped his pine trees with electric bulbs, which were dipped in red and green paint.

  6. NOMA (company) - Wikipedia

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    NOMA was a company best known for making Christmas lights.It was once the largest manufacturer of holiday lighting in the world. [citation needed] As of 2021, the rights to the brand in Canada and the United States are owned by Canadian Tire, which sells NOMA-branded products through its namesake stores in Canada, and through an e-commerce website in the United States.

  7. The History of Christmas Villages Makes the Iconic Tradition ...

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    These miniature towns create a winter wonderland right in your own living room. Learn how the Christmas village tradition started—and why it's still so popular.

  8. The history of 'The Elf on the Shelf' - AOL

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    In 2005, the children's picture book 'The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition' was released by Aebersold and Bell. The premise was simple - this little elf was sent from the North Pole to ...

  9. Holiday lighting technology - Wikipedia

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    While the idea was first demonstrated by Benjamin Franklin, the idea was adapted for use in Christmas lights. They were invented by Carl Otis in 1935, who sold the patents to the NOMA Electric Corporation. There is a long story involving patent fights. [5] Bubble lights can still be purchased online and in stores to this day.