Flashcard on "Untangling the History of Christmas Lights"

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What was the purpose of Johnson taking the phonograph on tour in 1877?

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To drum up excitement.

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What is the meaning of the word 'festive'?

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Joyful.

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What is the central idea of the text regarding Edward Hibberd Johnson?

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He helped pioneer the tradition of electric Christmas lights at a time when electricity was still rare.

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What does the term 'tannenbaum' refer to?

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The Christmas tree.

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What was the cost of a 16-foot string of Christmas lights in 1914?

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$1.75.

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Who is Edward Hibberd Johnson?

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A key figure in the history of electric Christmas lights.

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What year did Edward Hibberd Johnson invent the Christmas tree with electric lights?

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1882.

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What was significant about the use of electric lights on Christmas trees?

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It marked a new tradition during a time when electricity was not common.

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What is the historical significance of Christmas lights?

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They transformed holiday celebrations and became a symbol of festive decoration.

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How did the introduction of electric lights change Christmas celebrations?

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It allowed for more elaborate and colorful decorations.