Tinsel in its modern form was invented in Higham Ferrers England in 1843, and was originally made of shredded silver. According to the Concise Oxford Dictionary the word is from the Old French word "estincele", meaning sparkle.
Tinsel in its modern form was invented in Higham Ferrers England in 1843, and was originally made of shredded silver. According to the Concise Oxford Dictionary the word is from the Old French word "estincele", meaning sparkle.