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2. Tinsel - Wikipedia

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   Tinsel is a type of decorative material that mimics the effect of ice, consisting of thin strips of sparkling material attached to a thread. When in long narrow strips not attached to thread, it is called " lametta ", and emulates icicles. It was originally a metallic garland for Christmas decoration. The modern production of tinsel typically ...

3. Chalkware - Wikipedia

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   Chalkware is an American term for popular figurines either made of moulded plaster of Paris (usually) or sculpted gypsum, and painted, typically with oils or watercolors. [ 1][ 2] They were primarily created during one of three periods: from the late 18th century to the beginning of the 20th century, during the Great Depression, and during the ...

4. National Christmas Tree (United States) - Wikipedia

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   The 1940 National Community Christmas Tree. The tradition of using a briefly-transplanted tree occurred again in 1940. The 1940 tree was a 34-foot (10 m) high red cedar. [59] More than 700 hand-colored lights, 700 ornaments, and six blue-green mercury-vapor lights were used to light and decorate it. [59]

5. Beyond Tomorrow (film) - Wikipedia

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   May 10, 1940. ( 1940-05-10) Running time. 84 minutes. Country. United States. Language. English. Beyond Tomorrow (also known as And So Goodbye and Beyond Christmas) is a 1940 American fantasy film directed by A. Edward Sutherland and produced by noted cinematographer Lee Garmes; Garmes was one of a handful of cinematographers who became film ...

6. Christmas decoration - Wikipedia

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   On Christmas Day, the Christ Candle in the center of the Advent wreath is traditionally lit in many church services and Christmas dinners. Christmas decorations, Germany Christmas decoration in front of The church in Weissenbach an der Triesting An animated Christmas angel from the late 20th century. Christmas decorations in a private home, Europe.

7. List of animated feature films of the 1940s - Wikipedia

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   Walt Disney Productions. Traditional / live action. First animated feature, and first feature film to be presented in stereophonic surround sound. Won 2 special Academy Awards . November 13, 1940. ( 1940-11-13) 1941. The Reluctant Dragon. United States.