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- "Rudolph" was actually created by Montgomery Ward in the late 1930's for a holiday promotion.
- In Roman times, holiday gift giving was popular during Saturnalia, a winter solstice celebration.
- Christmas trees take from 6 to 14 years to mature for harvest.
- In 16th-century Germany fir trees were decorated with apples, roses, gilded candies, and colored paper.
- 1700s Europeans baked fruitcakes at the end of the harvest, then ate them at the beginning of the next year's harvest for good luck.
- Approximately 33% of the holiday cards purchased each year contain a religious message.
- "It's a Wonderful Life" appears on TV more often than any other holiday movie.
- Gift giving as we know it today is derived from St. Nicholas, a bishop who was known for giving children presents.
- Queen Elizabeth's Christmas message to the nation was first televised on December 25, 1957.
- Over 73 million new Christmas trees will be planted this year.
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