Christmas
is a wonderful time of year when towns and cities light up like stars.
Christmas decoration is one of the
oldest traditions. In ancient time candles were used for decoration. Candles
were put under glass cover for safety reason. Metal lantern with small wicks
was also used. They were used as ornament on Christmas tree.
Then
entered the Wizard of Menlo Park in New Jersey. His name was Thomas Edison. In 1879
he invented and demonstrated incandescent electric lightbulb that bring
revolution in Christmas decoration. In 1882, Edison's assistants, Edward
Johnson made electric bulbs for Christmas tree and displayed it on his
Christmas tree at his home in New York City. It was a big hit.
Ralph
Morris, an American telephonist, invented the strings of electric Christmas
lights in 1895. In 1970s decorative mini-lights for Christmas tree were
introduced. They became immensely popular. Since then they are dominant in
Christmas tree decoration.
Electrical
candle were introduced and became popular because they were safer than original
candles. Battery operated candles gave appealing looks to the area where there
aren't electrical outlets.
Taking the inspiration from Christmas tree
lighting, the trend of decorating outside began and became very popular. Icicle
lights were introduced to decorate outside. Their icicle shape transformed the
outside in winter wonderland. They gave frosted appearance to indoor as well.
With time, Christmas lights used in new
and creative ways. It comes in various shapes as trees or other ornaments to
enhance the visual appeal of lawns and streets.
Now Christmas lights have become a mesmerising
feature of the holidays.
No comments:
Post a Comment