On this day in 1882, the first Christmas tree with electric lights was displayed at the home of Edward Hibberd Johnson. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

On this day in 1882, the first Christmas tree with electric lights was displayed at the home of Edward Hibberd Johnson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Edward Johnson gives the first demonstration of electric Christmas tree lights - December 22nd, 1882

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

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Edward Johnson gives the first demonstration of electric Christmas tree lights - December 22nd, 1882

Edward Johnson gives the first demonstration of electric Christmas tree lights - December 22nd, 1882