The Christmas Light Company

The Christmas Light Company

The Christmas Light Company

The Christmas Light Company

By: Admin | Date: November 12, 2011 | Categories:

Many of the early homesteaders in the Peace River Country had Nordic backgrounds and were interested in an article written by H.O. Hommy that explained "The Origin of the Christmas Tree". According to him the light from original Yule Brand logs meant to guide people safely home to their families during the winter solstice was eventually transformed into the lights on Christmas trees.

Christmas Tree Originated in Switzerland

In his article which was printed in the December 22, 1924 issue of the Grande Prairie Herald, Mr. Hommy stated, "Among the many stories the observer has read, and heard in regard to the origin of the Christmas Tree, there is only one which may have some historical value that which relates to the spruce tree having lights on, and which originated in Switzerland, and from there was introduced into Germany, and from whence we know it was brought to America.


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