From the ArcaMax Publishing, Trivia Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/trivia/s-120861-639587

When did electric Christmas tree lights make their debut?

Electric Christmas tree lights were first used in 1895. The idea for using electric Christmas lights came from an American, Ralph E. Morris. The new lights proved safer than the traditional candles.

This news arrived on: 10/06/2006

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