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- The Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center has more than 25,000 lights but no other ornaments except for the star on top.
- The traditional flaming Christmas pudding dates back to 1670 in England.
- In Japan, Santa is called "Santa no ojisan," which means "Uncle Santa."
- The first official White House card was issued in the year of 1953 by President Eisenhower.
- Scotch pine, Douglas fir, Noble fir, Virginia pine, Balsam fir and White pine are the most popular Christmas trees.
- During the Christmas buying season, Visa Cards alone are used an average of 5,340 times every minute in the U.S.
- 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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