SAS Statistics
How old is the USGS Library?
146 years old
Which nut is traditionally used in fruitcake?
Walnuts
What is the name of the money or chocolate candy given to children during Chanukah?
Gelt
What is Santa's cat's name?
Santa Claws
What percentage of people return at least one of their holiday gifts?
~66%
How many different states are employees in?
19
Green bean casserole was invented by which company?
Campbell Soup Company
What country did candy canes originate from?
Germany
Where do polar bears vote?
The North Pole
How many Christmas tree seedlings are planted each year?
60-70 million seedlings
What is the longest a person has been a federal employee in our group?
46 year
Which state produces the most cranberries?
Wisconsin
What is the highest selling Christmas song of all time?
White Christmas
Who is Santa's favorite rock star?
Elf-is Presley
How many real Christmas trees are sold in the U.S. each year?
~25-30 million trees
How many federal employees does SAS and the Library have? (not including details)
70-72
Which country invented eggnog?
England
What do the words “auld lang syne” mean?
Times gone by
What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire?
Frostbite
According to candy manufacturer, Spangler, how many candy canes do they produce in a single day?
Almost 3 million
How many years of service is there across SAS and the Library?
~1050
What Southern dish do you eat on New Years for good luck?
Hoppin' John (black-eyed peas with rice)
The red and white costume of Father Christmas was first introduced by which drinks manufacturer?
Coca-Cola
Where do snowmen keep their money?
A snowbank
What are the most common injuries in November and December?
Holiday decorating injuries (34% of which are falls!)