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Holiday Fun Facts:
  • During the Christmas buying season, Visa Cards alone are used an average of 5,340 times every minute in the U.S.
  • "Wassail" comes from the Old Norse "ves heill"--to be of good health.
  • Coca Cola was the first beverage company to use Santa for a winter promotion.
  • 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.
  • The2009 Gingerbread White House is 56 x 29 inches and made with 250 lbs of chocolate and 140 lbs of gingerbread.
  • During the Christmas buying season, Visa Cards alone are used an average of 5,340 times every minute in the U.S.
  • There are over 10,000 cut-your-own farms for Christmas trees in the United States.
  • 92 volunteers from 24 states, as well as residence staff, spent 3,400 hours decorating the White House.
  • 92 volunteers from 24 states, as well as residence staff, spent 3,400 hours decorating the White House.
Due to the number of varieties, cookies will vary by recipient. Please consult the recipes on this site for information on ingredients.