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Sweating Out Christmas Tree Decorating Tangled Mass of Wires and Bulbs Has an Origin Story

Electric tree lights at the Eisenhower White House.
First electric Christmas tree lights tree.
Sweating out Christmas tree decorations. As Americans dive into the festive season, the tradition of decorating the Christmas tree brings joy and excitement. It was Druids and Germanic pagans started lighting trees. But putting candles on a tree inside the house was problematic
The Holiday Decorating Dilemma: Comfort vs. Cheer However, it’s not uncommon for such joyful occasions to be marred by unexpected discomfort, especially when the furnace kicks on to battle the winter chill. Decorating the tree is a big part of many family celebrations. No matter if your family is large, small, or only you, there is a lot to know about how Americans got where they did when it comes to the often-sweaty business of converting an evergreen into a festive ornament. Electric Christmas Tree Lights and Sweating The electric Christmas light string was invented by Edward Johnson, friend and colleague of Thomas Edison, and used for the first time December 22, 1879. The first big tangle of Christmas tree lights happened shortly afterward. Johnson did ‘rend his garment’ in frustration and regretted his invention and the frustration it would later cause millions of men in years to come. But how did we get here? And what does this have to do with SwampButt Underwear? Keep reading. The Germans Did It While Sweating The tradition of putting lights on evergreen trees probably started with Germanic tribes who placed lit candles on the branches of evergreen trees, and yes, those trees were indoors. German pagans were not Christians, so the candlelit trees were more of a Winter Solstice thing. They had not made the connection between fire and house fires and lots of thatched roofs succumbed to the ‘Solstice Tree.’ It was not originally a Christmas Tree. Only the timing of late December and darkness coincided with Christmas. Not anxious to alienate early converts Christianity ‘grafted’ the Pagan tree tradition onto Christmas. As Christians said that Jesus was the ‘light of the world’ bringing light to the darkest time of the year via the tree made symbolic sense and created a connection between the German tradition and Christianity. Ta-Da! Fast Forward to 1882 Sweating The tree tradition made its way out of Germany and into polite society when Prince Edward (who was married to Queen Victoria and not in a can) put a Christmas tree in the royal residence. The queen allowed it, and since Englishmen are nothing but big copycats, everyone else got one too. But the challenge with candles, combustible trees and house fires remained. Welcome Electricity On December 22, 1882, Edward Johnson, a friend and business associate of Thomas Edison, created the first string of electric Christmas tree lights. The hand-wired 80 red, white, and blue light bulbs were strung around a tree in front of Johnson’s parlor street-side window. The lights and the tree’s revolving pedestal were powered with a generator. He needed a generator because most if not practically all buildings did not have electricity and not because he lived in hurricane ravaged North Carolin. Dang. As electrification reached more American households and people gained trust in the new technology, electric Christmas tree lights caught consumers’ attention. Manufacturers wisely advertised the advantages of electric Christmas lights over candles: strands of electric lights (called “festoons”) could be turned on or off all at once—even better, they could stay lit for any desired amount of time with minimal attention. By the 1930s, Americans had made the switch from Christmas tree candles to electric Christmas lights—but the spirit of innovation that drove the development of Christmas tree candleholders lives on. Why SwampButt Underwear? Decorating the tree in late December will mean that the heat or furnace are on. For people who sweat a lot, that is bad. Hot dry air will lead to excess sweating. While the weather outside may be frightful the fire will create sweat puddles on the backsides of many. This holiday season, prioritize not just the spirit of decoration but also your comfort, making sure you can fully enjoy the festivities without the distractions of irritation! SwampButt Underwear is a real company. It makes and sells a product that helps solve the problem of visible butt sweat on men. SwampButt Underwear is trademarked in the USA and foreign countries. We paid a lot for it so please do not use it without permission. To learn more visit: https://swampbutt.com. So it was Druids and Germanic pagans started this. But putting candles on a tree inside the house was problematic.
Electric tree lights at the Eisenhower White House.
First electric Christmas tree lights tree.
Sweating out Christmas tree decorations. As Americans dive into the festive season, the tradition of decorating the Christmas tree brings joy and excitement. It was Druids and Germanic pagans started lighting trees. But putting candles on a tree inside the house was problematic
The Holiday Decorating Dilemma: Comfort vs. Cheer However, it’s not uncommon for such joyful occasions to be marred by unexpected discomfort, especially when the furnace kicks on to battle the winter chill. Decorating the tree is a big part of many family celebrations. No matter if your family is large, small, or only you, there is a lot to know about how Americans got where they did when it comes to the often-sweaty business of converting an evergreen into a festive ornament. Electric Christmas Tree Lights and Sweating The electric Christmas light string was invented by Edward Johnson, friend and colleague of Thomas Edison, and used for the first time December 22, 1879. The first big tangle of Christmas tree lights happened shortly afterward. Johnson did ‘rend his garment’ in frustration and regretted his invention and the frustration it would later cause millions of men in years to come. But how did we get here? And what does this have to do with SwampButt Underwear? Keep reading. The Germans Did It While Sweating The tradition of putting lights on evergreen trees probably started with Germanic tribes who placed lit candles on the branches of evergreen trees, and yes, those trees were indoors. German pagans were not Christians, so the candlelit trees were more of a Winter Solstice thing. They had not made the connection between fire and house fires and lots of thatched roofs succumbed to the ‘Solstice Tree.’ It was not originally a Christmas Tree. Only the timing of late December and darkness coincided with Christmas. Not anxious to alienate early converts Christianity ‘grafted’ the Pagan tree tradition onto Christmas. As Christians said that Jesus was the ‘light of the world’ bringing light to the darkest time of the year via the tree made symbolic sense and created a connection between the German tradition and Christianity. Ta-Da! Fast Forward to 1882 Sweating The tree tradition made its way out of Germany and into polite society when Prince Edward (who was married to Queen Victoria and not in a can) put a Christmas tree in the royal residence. The queen allowed it, and since Englishmen are nothing but big copycats, everyone else got one too. But the challenge with candles, combustible trees and house fires remained. Welcome Electricity On December 22, 1882, Edward Johnson, a friend and business associate of Thomas Edison, created the first string of electric Christmas tree lights. The hand-wired 80 red, white, and blue light bulbs were strung around a tree in front of Johnson’s parlor street-side window. The lights and the tree’s revolving pedestal were powered with a generator. He needed a generator because most if not practically all buildings did not have electricity and not because he lived in hurricane ravaged North Carolin. Dang. As electrification reached more American households and people gained trust in the new technology, electric Christmas tree lights caught consumers’ attention. Manufacturers wisely advertised the advantages of electric Christmas lights over candles: strands of electric lights (called “festoons”) could be turned on or off all at once—even better, they could stay lit for any desired amount of time with minimal attention. By the 1930s, Americans had made the switch from Christmas tree candles to electric Christmas lights—but the spirit of innovation that drove the development of Christmas tree candleholders lives on. Why SwampButt Underwear? Decorating the tree in late December will mean that the heat or furnace are on. For people who sweat a lot, that is bad. Hot dry air will lead to excess sweating. While the weather outside may be frightful the fire will create sweat puddles on the backsides of many. This holiday season, prioritize not just the spirit of decoration but also your comfort, making sure you can fully enjoy the festivities without the distractions of irritation! SwampButt Underwear is a real company. It makes and sells a product that helps solve the problem of visible butt sweat on men. SwampButt Underwear is trademarked in the USA and foreign countries. We paid a lot for it so please do not use it without permission. To learn more visit: https://swampbutt.com. So it was Druids and Germanic pagans started this. But putting candles on a tree inside the house was problematic.