2008 Woodie Awards
Christmas Trivia
Theresa Vosilla
Issue date: 12/7/06 Section: Features
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Here is some little known Christmas trivia according to Brain Candy Holidays on the website, corsinet.com:
The Christmas tree is a Christianized pagan custom; it originated in Germany and was later introduced to America where it became popular in the 19th century.
During World War II Americans had to mail Christmas gifts early for the troops in Europe to receive them in time. Merchants reminded the public to shop and mail early. The result; the long shopping season.
Ancient Celtic priests called Druids would collect mistletoe from their holy oak tree and offer some as a sacrifice to the gods around the New Year. Some would be hung up during a ceremony where people would stand under the mistletoe and kiss. This would show an end to their old grievances with each other.
In 1882 Thomas Nast drew a cartoon showing Santa sitting on a box addressed "Christmas Box 1882, St. Nicholas, North Pole". That is where the North Pole originated.
Americans buy 37.1 million real Christmas trees each year; 25% of them are from the nation's 5,000 choose-and-cut farms, according to the National Christmas Tree Association.
California, Oregon, Michigan, Washington, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and North Carolina are the top Christmas tree producing states.
Oregon is the leading producer of Christmas trees.
Christmas trees are edible. Many parts of pines, spruces, and firs can be eaten. The needles are a good source of vitamin C. Pine nuts, or pine cones, are also a good source of nutrition.
In 1836 Alabama was the first state to recognize Christmas as an official holiday.
The Friday after Thanksgiving is not the busiest shopping day of the year. It is actually the fifth to tenth busiest day.
The Friday and Saturday before Christmas are the two busiest shopping days of the year.
An average household in America will receive 28 Christmas cards. They will mail out 25 cards.
Candy canes began as straight white sticks of sugar candy used to decorated the Christmas trees. A choirmaster at Cologne Cathedral decided have the ends bent to depict a shepherd's crook, he would pass them out to the children to keep them quiet during the services.
Christmas caroling began as an old English custom called Wassailing; toasting neighbors to a long and healthy life.
The Christmas tree is a Christianized pagan custom; it originated in Germany and was later introduced to America where it became popular in the 19th century.
During World War II Americans had to mail Christmas gifts early for the troops in Europe to receive them in time. Merchants reminded the public to shop and mail early. The result; the long shopping season.
Ancient Celtic priests called Druids would collect mistletoe from their holy oak tree and offer some as a sacrifice to the gods around the New Year. Some would be hung up during a ceremony where people would stand under the mistletoe and kiss. This would show an end to their old grievances with each other.
In 1882 Thomas Nast drew a cartoon showing Santa sitting on a box addressed "Christmas Box 1882, St. Nicholas, North Pole". That is where the North Pole originated.
Americans buy 37.1 million real Christmas trees each year; 25% of them are from the nation's 5,000 choose-and-cut farms, according to the National Christmas Tree Association.
California, Oregon, Michigan, Washington, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and North Carolina are the top Christmas tree producing states.
Oregon is the leading producer of Christmas trees.
Christmas trees are edible. Many parts of pines, spruces, and firs can be eaten. The needles are a good source of vitamin C. Pine nuts, or pine cones, are also a good source of nutrition.
In 1836 Alabama was the first state to recognize Christmas as an official holiday.
The Friday after Thanksgiving is not the busiest shopping day of the year. It is actually the fifth to tenth busiest day.
The Friday and Saturday before Christmas are the two busiest shopping days of the year.
An average household in America will receive 28 Christmas cards. They will mail out 25 cards.
Candy canes began as straight white sticks of sugar candy used to decorated the Christmas trees. A choirmaster at Cologne Cathedral decided have the ends bent to depict a shepherd's crook, he would pass them out to the children to keep them quiet during the services.
Christmas caroling began as an old English custom called Wassailing; toasting neighbors to a long and healthy life.
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