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

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By the early 20th century, manufacturing advances allowed cheap aluminium-based tinsel, and until World War I, France was the world leader in its manufacture. Production was curtailed during the First World War as a result of wartime demand for copper. [6] Lead foil was a popular material for tinsel manufacture for several decades of the 20th century. Unlike silver, lead tinsel did not tarnish, so it retained its shine. However, use of lead tinsel was phased out after the 1960s due to concern that it exposed children to a risk of lead poisoning. [8] In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concluded in August 1971 that lead tinsel caused an unnecessary risk to children, and convinced manufacturers and importers to voluntarily stop producing or importing lead tinsel after January 1, 1972. The FDA did not actually ban the product because the agency did not have the evidence needed to declare lead tinsel a "health hazard." [9] 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. 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] During Christmas, the city becomes luminous with colorful lights encompassing the ambiance around you. A visit to Christkindlesmarkt will leave you in surprise as no matter how much you explore it; it will never be enough.

Germans refer to a row of military Awards and decorations as Lametta ( German for tinsel), similar to dressing in full regalia or with a high level of formality. The expression was coined earlier to describe the appearance of Hermann Göring, e.g. in a Chanson by Claire Waldoff, Rechts Lametta, links Lametta, Und der Bauch wird imma fetta (right tinsel, left tinsel, and the belly gets immense). [12] Nuremberg, the city that first introduced the world to Lametta, is mentioned in a documentary in 1050 as an imperial castle. In the next five centuries, the city became a strategic location due to the presence of trade routes. The Nuremberg Castle often hosted the Imperial Diet, thereby getting renowned as the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire. In the 15 th and the 16 th century, Nuremberg became the center of the German Renaissance. 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. 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] 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.

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.

Never has a Christmas decoration sparked so much debate. While most declared they’d never let tinsel within six feet of their six-footer, there’s always been something secretly alluring about tinsel and its gloriously kitsch appearance, conjuring up wonky, unashamedly over-the-top Christmas trees of junior schools, Santa’s grottos, Christmas fetes and elderly relatives’ homes. The purpose of using Lametta in a Christmas tree is to make it look like a starry night. When candles on and around the Christmas tree sparkle in darkness, the shine of Lametta dominates the surrounding, filling it with a peaceful, magical aura that only a few can resist falling for. 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. Hillenbrand, F. K. M. (2002). Underground Humour In Nazi Germany, 1933–1945. Routledge. ISBN 1-138-00672-6.

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.) lt;p>Keep away from fire. Keep out of reach of children. Strangulation hazard due to long cord. This is a decoration and not a toy.&nbsp;</p>

Perhaps, the best side of Nuremberg comes to view in full glory during the Christkindlesmarkt. A market filled with Christmas gifts, sumptuous beer and loads of friendly faces to mingle with is undoubtedly the best place to have a great time with your kith and kin. A visit to the bars or cafes in the city is one thing you will never regret. The Germanisches National Museum houses the world’s oldest surviving globe. Martin Beheim designed it in the year 1492. Every country of the globe has a number of astonishing facts written on it. For instance, the King of Ceylon had the largest ruby of the world in his possession, and yet the citizens of Ceylon roamed around everywhere naked. Lead Tinsel Seen Off the Market". Reading Eagle. Reading, Pennsylvania. Associated Press. November 15, 1972 . Retrieved 17 December 2011– via Google News. United States Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, Bureau of Manufactures (1917). Commerce reports, Volume 1. pp. 83, 412.According to the Concise Oxford Dictionary, the word is from the Old French word estincele, meaning " sparkle". There are two options here – firstly, if you're happy to tie the bows yourself then satin or velvet ribbon will look great. 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 lt;p>Get your home in the festive spirit with this Christmas Lamette, perfect for decorating your tree or home.</p> 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.