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- Gift giving as we know it today is derived from St. Nicholas, a bishop who was known for giving children presents.
- There are more classic movies, productions, and songs played during Christmas than any other time of the year.
- In 1948, the most popular Christmas Toy in the U.S. was the Scrabble board game.
- The poinsettia plant was brought into the United States from Mexico by Joel Poinsett in the early 1800's.
- Since 1933, the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular has been a mainstay for the holidays in New York City.
- Hallmark introduced its first Christmas cards in 1915, five years after the founding of the company.
- Gift giving as we know it today is derived from St. Nicholas, a bishop who was known for giving children presents.
- Doctor Maulana Karenga, a Professor at Cal State Long Beach, created Kwanzaa in 1966.
- For every real Christmas tree harvested, 2 to 3 seedlings are planted in its place.
- The traditional flaming Christmas pudding dates back to 1670 in England.
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