According to the National Christmas Tree Association, Americans buy 37.1 million real Christmas trees each year, and 25 percent of them are from the nation’s 5,000 choose-and-cut farms.
Category: Christmas Trivia
In Germany, to determine who opens the first Christmas gift, what kind of glass Christmas ornament has to be found first on the Christmas tree?
The glass Christmas ornament that has to be found first on the Christmas tree is the pickle ornament.
What popular Christmas candy made its debut in 1670 to quiet the noisy children?
This popular Christmas candy was the candy cane.
What popular children’s cracker was introduced in 1902 as a Christmas ornament?
In 1902, the Barnum’s Animal Cracker box was introduced by the National Biscuit Company. The box, as it’s designed today, had a string attached so that the box could be hung as a Christmas ornament.
In “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” who plays the dusty innkeeper in the Christmas play?
In “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” the dusty innkeeper is played by Pigpen.
In “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” what biological shortcoming made the Grinch so mean?
In “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” the Grinch was so mean because his heart was two sizes too small.
When and where was the Christmas carol “Silent Night” first sung?
The Christmas carol “Silent Night” was first sung in 1818 in a small church in the town of Oberndorf, Austria.
In what country is Christmas considered a summer holiday?
Christmas is considered a summer holiday in South Africa, as December is their summer season.
As more and more people become environmentally conscience, what types of Christmas cards are gaining popularity?
Wildlife scenes are becoming more and more popular as Christmas card designs.
What is impressed in the center of Christmas cards to make them fold over easily?
A score or a pre-score is needed to get them to fold over easily, especially if the Christmas cards contain thick fibers.