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- In Mexico, wearing red underwear on New Year's Eve is said to bring new love in the upcoming year.
- "It's a Wonderful Life" appears on TV more often than any other holiday movie.
- 54 % of holiday cards use the text "Merry Christmas", 12% use "Season's Greetings", and 21% say "Happy Holidays"
- Six of the trees on display in the White House are live trees that will be planted after the holidays.
- During the Christmas/Hanukkah season, more than 1.76 billion candy canes will be made.
- "Wassail" comes from the Old Norse "ves heill"--to be of good health.
- 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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