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Choosing The Right Santa Hat.You will need to measure the circumference (Distance Around) of the persons head who the Santa Hat is for. The easiest way to do this is to take a tape measure and just measure around the persons head, measure about 1/2 inch above the eyebrows and just above the ears. Do not pull it too tight. You want the Santa Hat to rest comfortably just a little above their eyebrows. This circumference measure will help you decide what size Santa Hat to buy. The industry standard for measuring a Santa Hat is to lay the hat on a flat surface and measure across the cuff. If this measurement is 10 inches then it is sold in the stores or online as a 10 inch Santa Clause Hat. This measurement does not really let the customer know if it will fit. The following Santa Hat Sizing Chart is based on the Santa Hats Christmas Decorations Ideas carries. Please note that these are estimates and are not exact. Measurements will vary with the natural shapes of heads and the fabric the Hat is made from. Some have a stiff backing added that will keep them from having any give, while other fabrics have a natural ability to stretch. Santa Hat Sizing Chart:
For Adults;Large; a 13 inch Large Santa Hat will fit a head circumference from 25 to 28 inches. Medium; a 12 inch Medium Santa Hats will fit a head circumference of 24 inches. Small; an 11 inch Small Christmas Hat will fit a head circumference from 22 to 23 inches. For Children;Infants; an 8 to 9 inch Infant Baby Santa Hats will fit an infant head circumference of 15 inches or less. Toddlers; a 9 to 9 ½ inch Toddler Santa Hats will fit a toddler head circumference from 16 to 17 inches. Children; a 10 inch Kids Santa Hats will fit a Child's head circumference from 18 to 19 inches. Check out our new Camoualage Santa Hats for that outdoor person in your life.
Eighth Century Mistletoe History:  Balder, the Viking God of the Summer Sun, had a dream that he would die. His mother, Frigga, the Goddess of Love and Beauty, was agitated when she was told about his dream. She proclaimed that if Balder died that everything on Earth would also die. To make sure that he would not die, Frigga went to all the elements of earth and asked them not to kill Balder. The people now thought that Balder was immune from harm because of his mother's request. The children heckled, teased and often threw objects at Balder since he could not be harmed. Select to see the American Mistletoe The Plant.Balder's rivals, Loki, found a loophole in Balder's mother's request. The logic is that since the mistletoe plant attaches itself on trees and has no ground roots it was not affected by Frigga's request from the elements. Loki then planned a deadly plot and talked Balder's brother Hoder, who was blind, to shoot an arrow for him. The arrow struck Balder and killed him. After hearing of Balder's death all the elements tried to bring him back to life. In Frigga's grief she cried and her tears dropped on the red mistletoe berries turning them white. Balder rose from the dead since the white berries were a symbol of life. Frigga was overjoyed and kissed everyone who walked underneath the mistletoe plant. Click to see one of our Christmas Mistletoe Ball. Select to view all of our wonderful Christmas Decorations Ideas for the holidays. Mistletoe Miracle Worker Myth:  The Druids in Britain believed that miracles could be performed with the mistletoe. Five days after the winter solstice the Druids would cut mistletoe off oak trees in a special ceremony. The Druids believed that if mistletoe touched the ground it would be contaminated. They used a special stretched out white cloth to catch the falling mistletoe. The mistletoe growing on the sacred oaks was cut with a golden bladed knife. After the mistletoe was harvested, the priest would say a series of prayers over the mistletoe. At the end of the ceremony the leaves were given out. The people believed the mistletoe would keep them safe from storms, heal diseases, provide fertility and protect them from evil spirits. To see our Christmas Mistletoe Balls select the following link. Mistletoe, Christmas Greenery, Christmas Picks Labels: Christmas Blog, Christmas Mistletoe Ball, Mistletoe Folklore, Mistletoe Kiss Ball, Mistletoe The Plant, The Mistletoe Plant
Mistletoe and the Christmas Celebration:Mistletoe has become a symbol for kissing during the Christmas season. This tradition could have come from an ancient belief that mistletoe was related to fertility. The Viking associated the plant with Frigga, the goddess of love. Another explanation is the festival of Saturnalia, a popular mid-December celebration in early Roman times. Just for fun check out this 4 Inch Under The Mistletoe Kiss Ball for your holiday party.  Early European people used mistletoe as a ceremonial plant which may have resulted in the custom of kissing under the mistletoe. A person caught standing under a mistletoe plant must forfeit a kiss. Hanging a mistletoe plant over a doorway is now a tradition celebrated around the world. Select to view our favorate Christmas Mistletoe Ball. Mistletoe Myths:Mistletoe is widely viewed as a symbol of love and fertility. The most popular myths used today is when a couple kisses underneath the mistletoe they will have good luck in the coming year. A couple that is to shy or neglects to perform the kissing ritual will have bad luck for a year. A couple kissing under the mistletoe ensures a good marriage and a long, happy life. Another myth is that if an unmarried woman is not kissed under the mistletoe they will remain single for the following year. It is also believed that if a lady places mistletoe under their pillow at night they can dream of their Prince Charming. Select if you would like to see all our Christmas Decorations Ideas. If mistletoe is burned and it burns steadily it prophesies a healthy marriage but if a flame ficklers, it may doom a woman in the marriage or be a sign of an ill-suited partner. Mistletoe also is a representative of goodwill and peace. It has been told that ancient enemies who encounter each other underneath trees bearing mistletoe embraced, lay down their arms, and agree to a truce for today and tomorrow. Select to see real American Mistletoe The Plant. Never Ingest Mistletoe! If you use mistletoe in your house over the holiday season, make sure that you place it where children and pets cannot get to it. The ingesting of mistletoe by small children and pets can cause severe stomach cramps and diarrhea. It has even been fatal in some cases but it is rare. To be safe always call for medical assistance immediately. To see our Christmas Mistletoe Balls select the following link. Mistletoe, Christmas Greenery, Christmas PicksTo read additional Mistletoe trivia select Christmas Mistletoe The Plant, Mistletoe History and also Fresh Mistletoe Products.Labels: Christmas Mistletoe Ball, Mistletoe Folklore, Mistletoe Kiss Ball, Mistletoe The Plant
Definition:The word "Mistletoe" has its origins from two Anglo-Saxon words "tan" (twig) and "mistel" (dung). Another definition derives from the Celtic word for all-heal. Yet another is an Old English version of the word "Mistletoe" is, (misteltan). The common name of various parasitic plants which the mistletoe plant is classified in the family Loranthaceae. There are two basic types of Christmas Mistletoe The Plant. United States Mistletoe: The United States has a variety of mistletoe which is similar to the European variety. Its common name is Phoradendron Flavescens. American Mistletoe The Plant grows in both subtropical and tropical regions from Texas to Florida and North along the Eastern states. It grows on what is known as deciduous trees. It thrives best on Elm and Red Maple trees. The American mistletoe produces more leaves and berries. It also has small yellow, red or green flowers which can bloom in February and March. Select to see all of our Christmas Decorations Ideas. European Mistletoe:The European mistletoe was named Viscum Album and grows on a variety of trees such as, juniper and apple. The body or base of the European Mistletoe that attaches to a hoist tree branch has dark green stick like stems. Branching outward from the base stem are several pairs of green pointy shaped leaves growing in clusters. The European evergreen shrub variety also produces small green flowers. Young mistletoe plants do not flower until they have matured in about five years. At the intersection of the stems, red or white waxy berries grow in dense clusters. Just for fun check out this 4 Inch Under The Mistletoe Kiss Ball for your holiday party. Mistletoe Folklore:One of the early beliefs was that mistletoe grew when birds landed on tree branches. The small white berry clusters are often eaten by birds. The bird droppings are left on tree branches and begin to seed. The juices in these white seeds are sticky so they stick too the tree branches. After eating mistletoe seed, birds often wipe their beaks on tree branches to remove the sticky remains. The mistletoe takes about six weeks to start growing. Select to see our Christmas Mistletoe Ball.How Does The Mistletoe Plant Live?Mistletoe is a parasitic plant. Tree branches are used as a host plant. As the mistletoe grows it grows roots that penetrate the soft tree bark. These new roots absorb the trees nutrients. The mistletoe is easy to spot in the winter because its leaves stay green all year long. To see our Christmas Mistletoe Balls select the following link. Mistletoe, Christmas Greenery, Christmas Picks. To read additional Mistletoe trivia select Christmas Mistletoe The Plant, Mistletoe History and also Fresh Mistletoe Products.Labels: Christmas Mistletoe Ball, Mistletoe Folklore, Mistletoe Kiss Ball, Mistletoe The Plant, The Mistletoe Plant
What Is The Future For LED Indoor Christmas Lights? Compared to the old incandescent lights, Led lighting technology has endless boundaries. Since the light source is produced with chip technology, the possibilities are endless. Led technology innovations in the Christmas industry are moving at a surprisingly rapid pace. Here are a few of the lighting innovations we can look forward to in the near future: The early technology light sources (bulbs) were designed with permanent lights that could not be changed or replaced. The thinking was: why change the bulbs when they last 100,000 hours? Today, new research is creating Christmas Outdoor Lights that can be changed as we have done in the past. This will allow us to change the new light bulbs to whatever color or mixed colors we want for whatever holiday is coming next. The Christmas Decorations Ideas will be endless. The early led lights, by design, were brighter than the traditional Christmas lights. Once you have seen the sharpness of the brighter lights you will understand the enthusiasm in the advancing Christmas lighting industry. Check out our new sets of remote controlled Battery Operated Candles. What Is The Outlook For Led Holiday Lights and Decorative Party Lights? The growth in Christmas lighting will come from technology. Even though the original investment in LED lights is higher today, in the long term the electrical savings will out weigh the higher price of the Led’s. The same pricing issue was encountered with the introduction of the Artificial Prelit Christmas Trees. A high initial price was paid in the beginning but a long-term savings was eventually enjoyed over the lifetime of the Artificial Christmas Trees For Sale. Also the growing interest in energy conservation is bringing increased attention to LED Christmas lights. Congress is at work on legislation that would gradually eliminate the use of traditional incandescent lights and replacing them with low-energy consumption LED lights. The transition to more efficient light sources will impact the Christmas lighting industry in the future. Battery Operated Candles, Battery Candles and Battery Operated Lights have already made the transition from incandescent flame bulbs to the new LED light flames. You can read about our 50 Multi Pinecone Christmas LED Lights Set for more information.
Color Spectrum Unlimited For Led Christmas Lights.  The early so called clear led lights produced a faint blue hue, which is now called soft white in the industry. With advances in led technology, a white light has been perfected with a whiter and softer light than the old incandescent clear lights. Clear lights for Artificial Prelit Christmas Trees have always been the top seller. The newly developed white lights complement a snowy white winter scene that is so much a part of the Christmas ambience. With the new nanodot technology, an endless rainbow of colors can be created with led lights. We now have the opportunity to broaden our Indoor Christmas Light selection to any color of the spectrum. Colors such as hunter green, gold, aqua, silver and coral are a few of the new colors that are being considered for Holiday Lights and Decorative Party Lights. Led Lights Future!Soon to come will be remote controlled lights that have the ability to cascade through the color spectrum on a single light strand to fit the mood of the evening or holiday. Halloween orange, Thanksgiving brown, St. Patrick’s Day green and Valentine red are of few ideas. Check out our remote controlled Battery Operated Candles.  With future lighting advances, our Christmas Decorations Ideas can display spectacular light shows with both Indoor Christmas Lights and Christmas Outdoor Lights. Multi function light controllers will choreograph cascading colors on multiple light strands, all of them working in unison. In the past only one light strand could be operated with a controller. Pre-programmed color changing light shows that can work in conjunction with your MP3 music player will become commonplace. Specialty Power Strips and Power Protection Supplies will allow added safety during the holiday season. The outlook for lights in the future is bright since they are more versatile than the old tungsten bulbs we have grown up with. Led Christmas lights will gain in popularity because they have motion, they are unbreakable and they can be multi functional. See our 50 Multi Pinecone Christmas LED Lights Set for your holiday decorating.
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