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- Since 1933, the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular has been a mainstay for the holidays in New York City.
- Christmas cards account for 60% of all card sales. A distant second is Valentine's Day at 25%.
- Scotch pine, Douglas fir, Noble fir, Virginia pine, Balsam fir and White pine are the most popular Christmas trees.
- Gift giving as we know it today is derived from St. Nicholas, a bishop who was known for giving children presents.
- The U.S. is home to approximately 3,000 greeting card publishers.
- Two years before directing a "A Christmas Story," Bob Clark had a hit with "Porky's."
- The inventor of the Christmas "cracker" or bon-bon was Tom Smith who owned a sweet shop in London.
- In 1843, "A Christmas Carol" was written by Charles Dickens in just six weeks.
- 54 % of holiday cards use the text "Merry Christmas", 12% use "Season's Greetings", and 21% say "Happy Holidays"
- Christmas cards account for 60% of all card sales. A distant second is Valentine's Day at 25%.
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