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- Christmas cookies for Santa began during the Great Depression to inspire children to share with others in hard times.
- Christmas trees take from 6 to 14 years to mature for harvest.
- In 1610 Tinsel, made of real silver, was invented in Germany.
- Arthur Rankin, Jr., and Jules Bass achieved fame in 1964 with their animated version of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer."
- During the Christmas/Hanukkah season, more than 1.76 billion candy canes will be made.
- The first commemorative Christmas stamp was issued in Austria in 1937.
- Scotch pine, Douglas fir, Noble fir, Virginia pine, Balsam fir and White pine are the most popular Christmas trees.
- Approximately 33% of the holiday cards purchased each year contain a religious message.
- In Mexico (its original birthplace), the poinsettia is known as the "Flower of the Holy Night."
- It is traditional to exchange kisses under the mistletoe. In Scandinavia, mistletoe signifies peace and friendship.
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