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The holiday decoration tinsel was originally made from strands of what metal?
Silver. Once a display of wealth, it was a tradition in Germany to hang tinsel ("estincele,” or sparkle in Old French, or “lametta,” meaning tiny blade in Italian) made of thin strips of silver on a Christmas tree to reflect candlelight. But since silver has a hefty price tag, cheaper alternatives have been made since the early 20th century.
In the song "Frosty the Snowman," what makes Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat. An international holiday sensation written by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins in 1950, "Frosty the Snowman" tells of a snowman who comes to life—but only after a magical silk hat is placed upon his head. Numerous book and film adaptations followed, including the popular Christmas special narrated by Jimmy Durante (in his final film role) that has aired every year since its debut in 1969.
How much does the average American currently spend on gifts and holiday items?
More than you think! Nearly $1,000, according to the latest data from the National Retail Federation. Roughly one week’s median salary, the amount consistently goes up each year, with an estimated 96 percent of Americans buying gifts for their families. And the most popular present of all? Gift cards.
How many pieces of holiday mail and packages will the U.S. Postal Service deliver each day this year between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day?
70 million. Thanks to new package processing equipment and operational improvements, the Postal Service is expected to process nearly 70 million packages every day this holiday season, up from 60 million in 2022 and 53 million in 2021. Last year, the USPS delivered nearly 12 billion holiday letters, cards, and packages between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day.
Which American pop singer spent her early years growing up on a Christmas tree farm run by her parents?
Taylor Swift, who loved growing up on the 11-acre farm in Reading, Pennsylvania, so much that she wrote a song about it (“Christmas Tree Farm," written and released in 2019).