random Christmas facts
What was the first song played in space?
While making history, astronauts oddly enough felt a need to get in the Christmas spirit, making Jingle Bells the first ever song played in space!
why do people exchange Christmas girts?
hint: it's from the bible
it's to replicate the gifts of gold, frankincense, and Murr the three wise men gave Mary and baby Jesus.
What was tinsel originally made of?
Tinsel, a cheap decoration, wasn't always so cheap. In Germany in the early 1600s, tinsel was made of real silver!
When is National Candy Cane Day?
December 26, the day after Christmas, is national candy cane day!
Who played Papa Elf in the movie Elf?
In the famous 2003 film Elf, Bob Newhart played the lovable old Papa Elf.
how many total gifts are given in A Partridge in a Pear Tree?
364, one on the first day, plus three on the second day, plus six on the third day, plus ten on the fourth day, and so on.
how much was the average American expected to spend on Christmas gifts in 2024?
The average American was expected to spend around $1,800 on Christmas gifts last year!
how many US states grow christmas trees?
all 50, including Hawaii!
Why does Christmas pudding usually contain 13 ingredient's?
Christmas pudding usually contains 13 ingredients, symbolizing Jesus and his disciples. Additionally, the pudding is sometimes set on fire before serving!
what is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
the grinch, followed closely by Home Alone and Home Alone 2
How many people went to the hospital in 2023 because of decorating-related emergencies.
Make sure someone is holding you latter, because in 2023, a whopping 14,900 people sought hospital treatments about decorating related injuries, and half of them involved falls.
how many Lego sets are sold every second during Christmas season?
how many Christmas trees are grown by the US annually?
350 million, and around 25 to 30 million sold each year
Where did candy canes originate?
Candy canes actually originated in Germany, and they didn't have a curve, they were straight!
What was Peter Billingsley's (the man who played Ralphie in A Christmas Story) role in Elf?
Peter Billingsley played Ming Ming the toy making supervisor in the famous Christmas movie, Elf.
how much did a handwritten copy of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas sell for?
The 1860 poem, also signed by the author, sold for $280,000 at a Christmas auction
what is the largest christmas gift ever given?
the statue of liberty, which was a holiday gift given from France to the US in 1886
Where is the most expensive Christmas tree located, worth 15 million dollars?
Spain. The Christmas tree is adorned with red, white, pink, and black diamonds, making the price a whopping 15 million!
3.6 million Japanese families enjoy eating at what restaurant on Christmas?
KFC. While Americans enjoy turkey or ham at Christmas, many Japanese families indulge on their famous chicken.
How long does it take Hallmark to film their famous Christmas movies?
Though most movies take a year or so to film, the famous Hallmark movies only take around 2 weeks!
what does Mistletoe translate to?
Mistletoe, the famous "kissing plant", actually translates to "Dung on a Stick"
what year was the first Christmas card given?
The first Christmas card given was in 1843, by a man named Sir Henry Cole
how many lights does the tree in the Rockerfeller Center have?
more than 50,000 lights! can you imagine checking to see if they all work?
how tall was the largest gingerbread house?
10.1 feet tall, as large as a real house!
Where did Tim Burton get the idea of the characters for The Nightmare Before Christmas?
He was hallucinating from a fever. The film also took 3 years to make, with one minute of film taking a week to produce.