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- Over 73 million new Christmas trees will be planted this year.
- Mark Carr of New York started first Christmas tree retail lot in the United States, in 1851.
- St. Francis of Assisi introduced the singing of carols to holiday church services.
- The day after Christmas, December 26, is known as Boxing Day. It is also the holy day called The Feast of St. Stephen.
- The Post Office expects to deliver 20 Billion pieces of mail between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year.
- In Japan, Santa is called "Santa no ojisan," which means "Uncle Santa."
- Over 73 million new Christmas trees will be planted this year.
- The traditional flaming Christmas pudding dates back to 1670 in England.
- RKO Pictures bought the movie rights to "White Christmas" in 1946 for $10,000.
- RKO Pictures bought the movie rights to "White Christmas" in 1946 for $10,000.
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