Holiday Fun Facts:
  • In 1610 Tinsel, made of real silver, was invented in Germany.
  • In Mexico (its original birthplace), the poinsettia is known as the "Flower of the Holy Night."
  • LED Christmas lights feature long lifetimes, low cost to operate and associated low maintenance.
  • Over 100,000 people are employed in the Christmas tree industry.
  • "Jingle Bells" was first written for Thanksgiving but later became one of the most popular Christmas songs.
  • 92 volunteers from 24 states, as well as residence staff, spent 3,400 hours decorating the White House.
  • Over 1.76 billion candy canes are produced during Christmas.
  • Sugar Plums are chocolate candies that are filled with fruit preservatives or other sweet cream fillings.
  • Christmas caroling began as an old English custom called Wassailing--wishing neighbors a long and healthy life.
  • Christmas caroling began as an old English custom called Wassailing--wishing neighbors a long and healthy life.
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