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- In 1843, "A Christmas Carol" was written by Charles Dickens in just six weeks.
- Mattel sells two Barbie dolls per second, and 90 percent of American girls have had at least one Barbie doll.
- Approximately 33% of the holiday cards purchased each year contain a religious message.
- More than 50,000 people are expected to attend 28 holiday parties at the White House in December 2009.
- Gift giving as we know it today is derived from St. Nicholas, a bishop who was known for giving children presents.
- 54 % of holiday cards use the text "Merry Christmas", 12% use "Season's Greetings", and 21% say "Happy Holidays"
- The poinsettia plant was brought into the United States from Mexico by Joel Poinsett in the early 1800's.
- "White Christmas" (1954), starring Bing Crosby, was the first movie to be made in Vista Vision, a deep-focus process.
- The Nutcracker (Ballet) was adapted from The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, by German writer E.T.A. Hoffman.
- The Nutcracker (Ballet) was adapted from The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, by German writer E.T.A. Hoffman.
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