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Chocolate Chip Quick Bread
This quick bread is perfect to serve with a hot cup of cocoa when friends drop by to visit.
Holiday Fun Facts:
  • In 1843, "A Christmas Carol" was written by Charles Dickens in just six weeks.
  • Mattel sells two Barbie dolls per second, and 90 percent of American girls have had at least one Barbie doll.
  • Approximately 33% of the holiday cards purchased each year contain a religious message.
  • Doctor Maulana Karenga, a Professor at Cal State Long Beach, created Kwanzaa in 1966.
  • In 1948, the Marine Corps adopted the Toys for Tots program and extended it across the nation.
  • 54 % of holiday cards use the text "Merry Christmas", 12% use "Season's Greetings", and 21% say "Happy Holidays"
  • In 1843, "A Christmas Carol" was written by Charles Dickens in just six weeks.
  • Oregon produces the most real Christmas trees at over 8.6 million.
  • Twenty-two million turkeys are consumed each year at Christmas, compared to 45 million at Thanksgiving.
  • The Nutcracker (Ballet) was adapted from The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, by German writer E.T.A. Hoffman.
Due to the number of varieties, cookies will vary by recipient. Please consult the recipes on this site for information on ingredients.