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- 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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