How did toy/model trains and Christmas come together?As explained by Dr.Joe Wendel of Cleveland ohio.I guess you could call him a German American philanthropist.Also he has a German american radio show every Sunday here.Many many years ago before Christmas became much commercialized,People,family and friends would come together on Christmas.Fruit and fresh bakery items back in those days were the staple of gift giving.Most people traveled in distance by trains.Toy trains(around the tree and such) were a symbol of people traveling to one another to enjoy this very special time of year.Merry Christmas.Nick
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