The History of Christmas Stuff

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

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

Delightful Christmas related patent drawings of whimsical designs.

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

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

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