The History of Christmas Stuff

The History of Christmas Stuff
The history behind candy canes and christmas trees and lights and other innovations of the Christmas season.

History of Christmas Tree Lights
Learn about the history of Christmas tree lights: from candles to safe Christmas tree lights.

Christmas Special - Whimsical Christmas Tree Patents
Delightful Christmas related patent drawings of whimsical designs.

Snowman
Enjoy these whimsical pictures of snowman inventions. They are from actual patents and trademarks.

Candy Canes
The origin of the candy cane goes back over 350 years, when candy-makers both professional and amateur were making hard sugar sticks

The Invention of the Snowman
Enjoy these strange and wonderful pictures of snowmen from actually patents, real trademarks, and other incredible images.

The Ugly Christmas Sweater
Love it or hate it, the ugly Christmas sweater and accompanying party is becoming an international phenomena. Let's look at the origins of these ugly traditions.