Long ago, before anybody had even dreamed of the internet, people did their holiday shopping in a charmingly analog way: by scoping out gifts in store windows. Then, in 1883, the smart folks at the Macy’s department store in New York City realized that they could draw even more people to their store windows by putting on a show. The first Macy’s Christmas display, which featured a mechanical Santa’s sleigh pulled by reindeer, drew fascinated crowds, and a holiday tradition was born.
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Long ago ..say is wasn't so ! Lol
There was a really neat store in Salisbury called Voit's.They specialized in gasoline engines for remote control airplanes and cars.They were the best hobby shop around & had an amazing window showcase.It was along 13 next to Grants.
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