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- It is traditional to exchange kisses under the mistletoe. In Scandinavia, mistletoe signifies peace and friendship.
- The American version of St. Nicholas, or Santa Claus originally came from the Dutch version called Sint Klaas.
- In 16th-century Germany fir trees were decorated with apples, roses, gilded candies, and colored paper.
- In 1610 Tinsel, made of real silver, was invented in Germany.
- St. Francis of Assisi introduced the singing of carols to holiday church services.
- More than 50,000 people are expected to attend 28 holiday parties at the White House in December 2009.
- "Jingle Bells" was first written for Thanksgiving but later became one of the most popular Christmas songs.
- 21% of US households have a real Christmas tree, 48% have an artificial tree and 32% do not have a Christmas tree.
- Alabama is the first state to give Christmas the status of holiday in 1836.
- Alabama is the first state to give Christmas the status of holiday in 1836.
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