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- The first person to bring a Christmas tree into a house may have been the 16th century German preacher, Martin Luther.
- The world's first singing Christmas commercial aired on the radio on Christmas Eve, 1926 for Wheaties cereal.
- It is traditional to exchange kisses under the mistletoe. In Scandinavia, mistletoe signifies peace and friendship.
- Christmas cookies for Santa began during the Great Depression to inspire children to share with others in hard times.
- Queen Elizabeth's Christmas message to the nation was first televised on December 25, 1957.
- More than 50,000 people are expected to attend 28 holiday parties at the White House in December 2009.
- It is traditional to exchange kisses under the mistletoe. In Scandinavia, mistletoe signifies peace and friendship.
- Over 73 million new Christmas trees will be planted this year.
- The first commemorative Christmas stamp was issued in Austria in 1937.
- Alabama is the first state to give Christmas the status of holiday in 1836.
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