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The History of Christmas Lights
Discover the history of Christmas lights, from the holiday's origins in ancient Rome to the first electrically lit tree in a parlor in New York.
Holiday Lights Across America: 2023-2024 Festivals of Light
“Holiday lights” is a generic term that refers to the various electrical lighting extravaganzas everyone enjoys. Every year’s final weeks become an occasion to showcase nighttime lights. Seeing
Legends: James Bailey
Discover how a circus showman gave thousands of Americans their first experience of electric lighting with 21 chandeliers under the big top.
Lighting for Mood
Mood lighting harnesses color temperatures, actual colors and flexible controls to set the atmosphere within a given space.
Legends: Norman Bel Geddes
Norman Bel Geddes shaped American 20th-century design, including lighting design, leaving an iconic legacy in the arts and architecture.
April 23, 1896: Thomas Edison Unveils the Vitascope
On April 23, 1896, Thomas Edison unveiled the Vitascope, taking a major step forward in bringing motion pictures to life. Learn about this historic day and Edison's impact on technology, communication
