Holiday Fun Facts:
  • The World's Largest Cut Christmas Tree was a 221 ft Douglas fir in Seattle, in December 1950.
  • Two years before directing a "A Christmas Story," Bob Clark had a hit with "Porky's."
  • Christmas caroling began as an old English custom called Wassailing--wishing neighbors a long and healthy life.
  • Approximately 33% of the holiday cards purchased each year contain a religious message.
  • There are over 10,000 cut-your-own farms for Christmas trees in the United States.
  • In the Ukraine, if you find a spider web in the house on Christmas morning, it is believed to be good luck!
  • In the Ukraine, if you find a spider web in the house on Christmas morning, it is believed to be good luck!
  • Over 100,000 people are employed in the Christmas tree industry.
  • Christmas trees are grown in all 50 states including Hawaii and Alaska.
  • Oregon produces the most real Christmas trees at over 8.6 million.
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