![]() ![]() ![]() The winter solstice is an age-old celebration of light. Lighting Yule logs during the dark December solstice dates back thousands of years. The concept of light during winter reaches into many religious traditions. For years, the bubble light was a popular alternative for traditional Christmas lights on the tree. ![]() But when did the American tradition of Christmas lights start and who is responsible for it? In 1946, the National Outfit Manufacturers Association introduced the Bubble light-a liquid-filled capsule that when lighted by an incandescent bulb, causes bubbling, creating a colorful and animated effect. As Thanksgiving blends into the background of the winter holidays, ornate displays of Christmas lights illuminating neighborhoods, city streets, and shopping centers have arrived. The turkey is long gone and the dishes have been put away. Her master’s thesis, “Christmas Lights in America: The Intersections of a Modern Christmas, American Culture, and Postwar Suburbia,” focuses on the history of Christmas lights and their importance to American culture throughout the twentieth century. Kerri Dean completed her master’s degree at CGU in 2015 and is currently a doctoral student in the history department. ![]()
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