On December 22, 1882, Edward H. Johnson — Thomas Edison’s brilliant partner — lit up history. In his New York home, he hand‑wired 80 red, white, and blue bulbs onto a revolving Christmas tree, creating the world’s first electric Christmas lights. While Edison had decorated his Menlo Park lab with bulbs two years earlier, Johnson’s glowing tree was the first designed specifically for Christmas.
It took time for the idea to catch on — electricity wasn’t common in homes yet — but the spark had been lit. By 1895, President Grover Cleveland dazzled the nation with hundreds of electric bulbs on the White House tree. And in 1923, Calvin Coolidge launched a national tradition by lighting the first National Christmas Tree with 3,000 electric lights.
Before this innovation, trees were lit with open candles — beautiful, yes, but dangerously fire‑prone. Johnson’s invention didn’t just brighten the holidays; it made them safer.
And just like those early electric lights kept Christmas glowing without the risk, keeping your tank full keeps your day running smoothly without any unexpected “burnouts.”
Here’s your Tillsonburg fuel update — shining bright:
-
Pioneer: $121.9
-
Esso: $121.9
-
Shell: $129.9
-
Petro Canada: $121.9
So whether you’re stringing lights, wrapping gifts, or cruising through town to soak in the holiday glow, make sure your tank is topped up. A little fuel — like a little light — goes a long way in keeping the season merry and bright.
