Christmas Concepts® Shiny Lametta - Christmas Tree Decorations (Silver)

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United States Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, Bureau of Manufactures (1917). Commerce reports, Volume 1. pp. 83, 412. One way to double up with your tree decorations that ties in with our tree ribbon theme is to use large bow-tie designs as well. 'Choose a style that will complement your living room scheme and enhance other cherished Christmas decorations that you already own. Embrace a mix of decor that works in harmony with your seating and furnishings to create a stylish and fun-filled space for Christmas,' adds Gisela. FAQs How do you make ribbon look good on your tree?

A city that has witnessed years and years of bloody politics with a wave of freedom struggle is the best place to explore the footprints of the glorious past and trace them to reach the beautiful present. According to the Concise Oxford Dictionary, the word is from the Old French word estincele, meaning " sparkle". During the 1950s, tinsel and tinsel garlands were so popular that they frequently were used more than Christmas lights, as tinsel was much less of a fire hazard than lights were for the then-popular aluminum Christmas trees, which were made from flammable aluminized paper. [7] The Metal Lametta/ Christmas Tree Tinsel is much more expensive than the plastic, but it hangs better, and is easier to reuse. Lead Tinsel Seen Off the Market". Reading Eagle. Reading, Pennsylvania. Associated Press. November 15, 1972 . Retrieved 17 December 2011– via Google News.Drahl, Carmen (December 15, 2014). "What Is Tinsel Made Of?". Chemical & Engineering News. 92 (50) . Retrieved 4 April 2023. Lametta gives a beautiful, aesthetic look to all of the objects it is hung upon. But, most people who initially used heavy metal tinsel for decoration are of the opinion that Lametta made of plastic cannot be compared to the original charm of silver tinsel, that would shine through and through and would stay better on a certain object, despite the issues of tarnishing. M. Channing Linthicum, Costume in the Drama of Shakespeare and his Contemporaries (Oxford, 1936), pp. 116-7.

In the 16th-century the word "tinsel" was used for a variety of lightweight fabrics with a metallic effect made with silk and gold and silver thread. These tinsel fabrics were used in elite clothes, masque costume, and for heraldric banners and flags. [1] Elizabeth of York bought "tynsell satin" in 1502 and the wardrobe of Margaret Tudor included "tynsen" in 1515. Tinsel and "tilsent" were less costly than Cloth of gold. [2] Tinsel was used for a veil or caul worn by Mary I of England at her coronation in 1553. [3] Silver tinsel fabric, described in Italian as tocca d'argento, was used for the sails of mechanical ships at a masque at the wedding of Mary, Queen of Scots, and Francis, Dauphin of France in April 1558. [4] And warning… as you walk by the tree (if your tree is placed on carpet) you will attract it with your clothing . And for weeks after the tree is cleared away… the lametta will still turn up around the house. Like a Christmas memory for your vacuum cleaner!

History of the Christmas Tinsel

Filled with rich architectural wonders, Nuremberg is a sight to behold. A walk around the city will make your jaw drop in awe. With the presence of visitors all year round, there is no day and no place in Nuremberg that may seem dull to you. The beauty of Lametta… of Tinsel… is most evident on Christmas Eve. My parents would be sure that all the lights in the house are turned off, and candles are lit around the room. Once upon a time the tree would have had real candles on it too, but here in California we had electric lights as a fire precaution. Simon Temprell, interior design lead at Neptune agrees. 'One of the simplest ways to decorate a Christmas tree is to use lengths of coloured ribbon that can be simply tied to the end of branches, without a bow, so that the ribbon hangs casually. Wired ribbon can be a very effective way of ‘filling out’ your tree with structured bows or you can wind the wired ribbon through the tree branches and mould it into shape with your fingers, as you would with a strand of tinsel.' 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 involves plastic, and is used particularly to decorate Christmas trees. It may be hung from ceilings or wrapped around statues, lampposts, and so on. Modern tinsel was invented in Nuremberg, Germany, in 1610, and was originally made of shredded silver.

Herbert Van Scoy, Bernerd C. Weber, 'The Marriage of Mary Queen of Scots and the Dauphin', Scottish Historical Review, 31:111, Part 1 (April 1952), pp. 47–48. Once upon a time a poor woman did her best to clean the house and decorate the Christmas tree for her children . In her flurry of cleaning, she banished the spiders to the attic. But, since spiders are notoriously nosy, they crept downstairs after she went to bed. They crawled all over the tree admiring her work. Unfortunately, they left a lot of cobwebs on the tree. When the Christkind came, he saw what had happened… and transformed the spider webs into silver strands that shimmered in candlelight. Tinsel or Lametta was first used in the 1600′s, and was made from real silver that was pounded flat and cut into thin strips. Since silver tarnishes, tinsel was later made of tin. Today, Lametta is made from shiney plastic. Yes, it’s still quite pretty, but it loses something. Still, I can’t imagine hanging real silver from the Christmas tree. I’m sure that everyone made absolutely certain that EVERY last strand would have been collected after Christmas. (fortunately, the vacuum cleaner hadn’t been invented yet, or someone would be untangling bits from the rollers). The Beauty of Lametta Tinsel has many traditional uses in India, including decorations on images, garlands for weddings and other ceremonies, and ornamental trappings for horses and elephants. [15] Tinsels of various types are popular materials used in fly tying. [ citation needed] See also [ edit ]There is an art to hanging Tinsel on the tree…. use a light hand… only a few strands on each branch end…make sure it hangs down. (And if my mom is supervising… it better be done right! Or you will be doing it over and over again.) Tinsel was never banned in America. The powerful plastics lobby paid off a lot of the politicians who made noises about lead tinsel to give plastic (Mylar) tinsel a boost.

Nuremberg is a mix of historical past and cultural present. The avid history fan in you will heave a sigh of satisfaction once you have toured around the city. The social persona inside you will be the happiest when you interact with the locals or other tourists in a bar while sipping the well known German Beer. a b Deleon, Clark (December 26, 1994). "Tinsel plant unites many cultures". The Post and Courier. Charleston, South Carolina: Knight Ridder . Retrieved 17 December 2011. [ permanent dead link] Modern tinsel is typically made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film coated with a metallic finish. [10] [11] Coated mylar film also has been used. [8] These plastic forms of tinsel do not hang as well as tinsel made from heavy metals such as silver and lead. [11] Figurative use [ edit ] What better time to inject some irreverent fun into your home than at Christmas?' says Gisela Lancaster, head of buying at Sofology. 'This year we’re seeing people go bold with their holiday decor, using oversized decorations, bright colours and chichi bowls to inject some magic into their homes.You can also explore the city and while doing so, discover hidden gems in various lanes making their way in Nuremberg. The city is a historical and a cultural delight.