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- Scotch pine, Douglas fir, Noble fir, Virginia pine, Balsam fir and White pine are the most popular Christmas trees.
- During the Christmas/Hanukkah season, more than 1.76 billion candy canes will be made.
- "White Christmas" (1954), starring Bing Crosby, was the first movie to be made in Vista Vision, a deep-focus process.
- The White House will have 780 feet of garland, 27 Christmas trees, 232 wreaths and 412 poinsettias.
- The "Urn of Fate" is part of the Christmas Eve celebrations in many Italian households. It holds a wrapped present.
- The first commemorative Christmas stamp was issued in Austria in 1937.
- The National Christmas Tree Association gives a Christmas tree to the President and first family every year.
- 85% of people in the United States mail holiday cards each year.
- It is traditional to exchange kisses under the mistletoe. In Scandinavia, mistletoe signifies peace and friendship.
- "Jingle Bells" was first written for Thanksgiving but later became one of the most popular Christmas songs.
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