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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
An old stand-by that the whole family can love. Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. Delightful, delicious, easy cookies.
Holiday Fun Facts:
  • If you received all of the gifts in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas", you would receive 364 presents.
  • Gift giving as we know it today is derived from St. Nicholas, a bishop who was known for giving children presents.
  • The first official White House card was issued in the year of 1953 by President Eisenhower.
  • The 2009 White House Christmas theme: 'Reflect, rejoice, renew'
  • 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.
  • The U.S. is home to approximately 3,000 greeting card publishers.
  • "Rudolph" was actually created by Montgomery Ward in the late 1930's for a holiday promotion.
  • The Christmas tree can be traced back to the ancient Romans who decorated trees with small pieces of metal.
  • The Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center has more than 25,000 lights but no other ornaments except for the star on top.
  • The Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center has more than 25,000 lights but no other ornaments except for the star on top.
Due to the number of varieties, cookies will vary by recipient. Please consult the recipes on this site for information on ingredients.