| Oct '10 | Nov '10 | |
| St Charles | ||
| # Active | 496 | 483 |
| # Sold | 32 | 25 |
| MKT Time | 191 | 184 |
| Med Sold | $343,000 | $310,500 |
| Geneva | ||
| # Active | 213 | 203 |
| # Sold | 16 | 12 |
| MKT Time | 142 | 158 |
| Med Sold | $350,000 | $357,500 |
| Batavia | ||
| # Active | 187 | 181 |
| # Sold | 18 | 5 |
| MKT Time | 163 | 160 |
| Med Sold | $239,750 | $268,000 |
| Elburn | ||
| # Active | 131 | 116 |
| # Sold | 4 | 6 |
| MKT Time | 166 | 536 |
| Med Sold | $255,000 | $330,350 |
| Sugar Grove | ||
| # Active | 102 | 99 |
| # Sold | 5 | 3 |
| MKT Time | 154 | 240 |
| Med Sold | $245,000 | $228,000 |
| Maple Park | ||
| # Active | 48 | 44 |
| # Sold | 1 | 2 |
| MKT Time | 177 | 138 |
| Med Sold | $180,000 | $180,950 |
If you counted all the gifts that were given in the song “Twelve Days of Christmas” you would realize that the number of gifts being presented were 364 in total, thus a gift was given for each day of the year.
The common abbreviation for Christmas to Xmas is derived from the Greek alphabet. X is letter Chi, which is the first letter of Christ's name in the Greek alphabet.
It is considered unlucky to cut a mince pie with a knife.
Electric tree lights were first used just 3 years after Thomas Edison has his first mass public demonstration of electric lights back in 1879. Thomas Edison’s assistant, Edward Johnson, came up with the idea of electric lights for Christmas trees in 1882. His lights were a huge hit. It took quite a few years, however, before they would be made available to the general public.©
In 1895 Ralph Morris, an American telephonist, invented the string of electric Christmas lights similar to the ones we use today. The actual strings of lights had already been manufactured for use in telephone switchboards. Morris looked at the tiny bulbs and had the idea of using them on his tree.
The popular Christmas song "Jingle Bells" was composed in 1857 by James Pierpont, and was originally called "One-Horse Open Sleigh". It was actually written for Thanksgiving, not Xmas.
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How To Keep a Cut Christmas Tree Fresh
Some people believe Christmas just isn't Christmas without a real Christmas tree. Here is an easily printable guide that will help you preserve that perfect tree whether you purchase it from a neighborhood lot or a Christmas tree farm. These steps should help you keep a Christmas tree fresh through the holiday season.
- Refresh the tree by making a straight cut, taking one inch off the butt and immediately place in water. This will improve water uptake (See Tip 1).
- Place the tree in a stand that can hold at least 1 gallon of water. You should expect the tree to take up additional water. Water the new tree until water uptake stops.
- Always keep the base of a tree in water. If the base dries out, resin will form over the cut end and the tree will not be able to absorb water and will dry out quickly. You don't need anything other than regular tap water - drying out deters future water uptake and will need a new cut. Commercially prepared mixes like aspirin, sugar and other additives introduce into the water are not necessary. Research has shown that plain water will keep a tree fresh.
- Check for worn Christmas tree light electrical cords and always unplug at night. Use UL approved electrical decorations and cords. Using miniature lights produce less heat and reduce the drying effect on the tree or any chance of fire.
- Take down the tree before it dries out. Many fresh cut trees if properly cared for (using the first five steps) should last at least five weeks before drying out. Some species keep their moisture longer that others.
Some local FRESH tree Farms! =)
| Honey Bee Acres Christmas (847) 464-9627 41w072 Bowes Rd, Elgin, IL |
Kuiper's Farm
1N318 Watson Rd, Maple Park, IL 60151 / (815) 827-5200
| Lee's Trees 45W002 Lees Road | ||
| Lily Lake, IL 60151 |
| Ziegler Christmas Tree Farm 42W109 McDonald Rd. | ||
| Elgin, IL 60124 |
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