Shag carpets, white cabinets, mirrored furniture, wood paneling: Trends come and go, but some stay the same. One common kitchen floor pattern contains an almost century old story of success in the face of an ever-changing world. During the Great Depression, many flooring companies had to cut staff due to waning demand for home renovation products. But one company, Armstrong, was thriving due to the popularity of a particular linoleum flooring pattern. The success of Pattern No. 5352 not only kept the factories running, it also allowed the company to deliver Christmas bonuses to its employees. For this reason, the pattern is still known as "The Christmas Pattern" 90 years later.
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