The first Christmas lights appeared in 1882, and would forever change the scenery at Christmas time.

Fun Links * Can't Wait for Christmas: The podcast hosted by Tim Babb, who shared a memory in this episode * Christmas Ornaments, Lights and Decorations: Book by George Johnson, the expert guest in this episode

Music from this episode * “Relinquish” — Podington Bear, via Free Music Archive * “Swing Lo” — Podington Bear, via Free Music Archive * “Christmas Piano Theme” — PianoMusic, via SoundCloud * "Surface Tension 1" —Podington Bear, via Free Music Archive