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- American mistletoe, is one of 1,300 species of mistletoe worldwide - only two are native to the United States.
- RKO Pictures bought the movie rights to "White Christmas" in 1946 for $10,000.
- Oregon produces the most real Christmas trees at over 8.6 million.
- In 1948, the most popular Christmas Toy in the U.S. was the Scrabble board game.
- During the Christmas/Hanukkah season, more than 1.76 billion candy canes will be made.
- "Wassail" comes from the Old Norse "ves heill"--to be of good health.
- Scotch pine, Douglas fir, Noble fir, Virginia pine, Balsam fir and White pine are the most popular Christmas trees.
- Approximately 33% of the holiday cards purchased each year contain a religious message.
- In Mexico (its original birthplace), the poinsettia is known as the "Flower of the Holy Night."
- It is traditional to exchange kisses under the mistletoe. In Scandinavia, mistletoe signifies peace and friendship.
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