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- The first official White House card was issued in the year of 1953 by President Eisenhower.
- American mistletoe, is one of 1,300 species of mistletoe worldwide - only two are native to the United States.
- In Japan, Santa is called "Santa no ojisan," which means "Uncle Santa."
- 85% of people in the United States mail holiday cards each year.
- Scotch pine, Douglas fir, Noble fir, Virginia pine, Balsam fir and White pine are the most popular Christmas trees.
- An average household in America will mail out 28 Christmas cards each year and receive 28 in return
- The White House will have 780 feet of garland, 27 Christmas trees, 232 wreaths and 412 poinsettias.
- In 1947, Toys for Tots organized its first Christmas toy drive for needy youngsters.
- Lauscha, a Germany company, started producing glass bead garlands for Christmas Trees in the 1850s.
- In 1610 Tinsel, made of real silver, was invented in Germany.
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