*****A Tree of Lights***** --Holiday Past-- In 1949, the tree at Rockefeller Center was strung with 7,500 bulbs. --Holiday Present-- Now more than 25,000 bulbs are strung on the tree - thats more than 5 miles of lights! *****Artificial Trees***** --Holiday Past-- Artificial Christmas trees were on the market by 1900. They were available by mail from Sears, Roebuck and Company, and cost 50 cents for 33 limbs, or a dollar for 55 limbs. --Holiday Present-- Most artificial trees are now manufactured in Korea, Taiwan, or Hong Kong and contain non-biodegradable plastics and metals. They usually range in price from $200 to $2,000.
Posted on: Mon, 08 Dec 2014 22:37:01 +0000