I'm disappointed to see how many people these days are turning their backs on the ancient tradition of connecting many low voltage filament lamps in series to mark the occasion of Jesus' birth.
The mains-voltage series string of lamps brings with it a noble symbolism that goes all the way back to biblical times. The long path of the current through all the lamps represents the journey that Mary and Joseph had to make to register in Bethlehem. The frustration of searching for an open-circuit lamp represents the hardship they faced when they were unable to find a room at the inn, while the self-bypassing lamps represent the partial work-around of putting up in the stable. The white-tipped fuse lamp at the end represents the Star of Bethlehem that guided the wise men, etc. etc.
So, who here is sticking with the official Christmas story by draping strings of series-connected filament lamps around a spuce tree? Who has opted for the heretical LED alternative?
The mains-voltage series string of lamps brings with it a noble symbolism that goes all the way back to biblical times. The long path of the current through all the lamps represents the journey that Mary and Joseph had to make to register in Bethlehem. The frustration of searching for an open-circuit lamp represents the hardship they faced when they were unable to find a room at the inn, while the self-bypassing lamps represent the partial work-around of putting up in the stable. The white-tipped fuse lamp at the end represents the Star of Bethlehem that guided the wise men, etc. etc.
So, who here is sticking with the official Christmas story by draping strings of series-connected filament lamps around a spuce tree? Who has opted for the heretical LED alternative?
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