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- During the Christmas/Hanukkah season, more than 1.76 billion candy canes will be made.
- An average household in America will mail out 28 Christmas cards each year and receive 28 in return
- Kwanzaa is celebrated fom December 26 to January 1 and involves seven principles called Nguzo Saba
- Scotch pine, Douglas fir, Noble fir, Virginia pine, Balsam fir and White pine are the most popular Christmas trees.
- Christmas caroling began as an old English custom called Wassailing--wishing neighbors a long and healthy life.
- Edward H. Johnson created 80 red, white, and blue electrical light bulbs in 1882.
- The "Urn of Fate" is part of the Christmas Eve celebrations in many Italian households. It holds a wrapped present.
- In 1948, the most popular Christmas Toy in the U.S. was the Scrabble board game.
- Since 1925, America's official national Christmas tree is located in King's Canyon National Park in California.
- Since 1925, America's official national Christmas tree is located in King's Canyon National Park in California.
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