InDELible Magazine Del Holidays 2018 | Page 34

Christmas Legacy December 1904 — World’s First I n 1904, The Del – already considered a technological marvel – made history when it unveiled the world’s first electrically lit, outdoor, living Christmas tree. Holiday lights were strung from the hotel to a nearby Norfolk Island Pine. Although indoor trees were popular in America by this time, electric Christmas lights were a rarity (candles were still commonplace). Since that day, InDELible memories have been formed around the holidays – come make yours! 1908 34