Other Treats
Banana Bread
Everyone's favorite quick bread. Who can resist the delicious smell of banana bread baking in the oven? Velvety, moist texture and perfect taste.
Holiday Fun Facts:
  • Scotch pine, Douglas fir, Noble fir, Virginia pine, Balsam fir and White pine are the most popular Christmas trees.
  • During the Christmas/Hanukkah season, more than 1.76 billion candy canes will be made.
  • "White Christmas" (1954), starring Bing Crosby, was the first movie to be made in Vista Vision, a deep-focus process.
  • The White House will have 780 feet of garland, 27 Christmas trees, 232 wreaths and 412 poinsettias.
  • The "Urn of Fate" is part of the Christmas Eve celebrations in many Italian households. It holds a wrapped present.
  • The first commemorative Christmas stamp was issued in Austria in 1937.
  • The National Christmas Tree Association gives a Christmas tree to the President and first family every year.
  • 85% of people in the United States mail holiday cards each year.
  • It is traditional to exchange kisses under the mistletoe. In Scandinavia, mistletoe signifies peace and friendship.
  • "Jingle Bells" was first written for Thanksgiving but later became one of the most popular Christmas songs.
Due to the number of varieties, cookies will vary by recipient. Please consult the recipes on this site for information on ingredients.