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- The world's first singing Christmas commercial aired on the radio on Christmas Eve, 1926 for Wheaties cereal.
- Scotch pine, Douglas fir, Noble fir, Virginia pine, Balsam fir and White pine are the most popular Christmas trees.
- The American version of St. Nicholas, or Santa Claus originally came from the Dutch version called Sint Klaas.
- Christmas trees take from 6 to 14 years to mature for harvest.
- The National Christmas Tree Association gives a Christmas tree to the President and first family every year.
- Christmas caroling began as an old English custom called Wassailing--wishing neighbors a long and healthy life.
- The world's first singing Christmas commercial aired on the radio on Christmas Eve, 1926 for Wheaties cereal.
- For every real Christmas tree harvested, 2 to 3 seedlings are planted in its place.
- Over 1.76 billion candy canes are produced during Christmas.
- Over 1.76 billion candy canes are produced during Christmas.
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