Christmas Facts 2023

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  1. 5. This cube was the highest selling toy in 1980
  2. 6. Traditional Christmas decoration and a religious symbol.
  3. 8. Claims to be the birthplace of the Ugly sweater.
  4. 11. The __________ _________ has been sold in the US since 1850.
  5. 15. Where Candy Canes originated.
  6. 17. Average years a Christmas Tree takes to grow?
  7. 18. Used to be made of real silver.
  8. 19. Company was instrumental in developing the image of Santa Claus for their ads.
  9. 20. Delivered more than 11.7 billion pieces across the US.
  10. 21. Percent of Americans that celebrate Christmas.
  11. 23. This reindeer was originally a marketing gimmick for Montgomery Ward.
  12. 24. _________ Billion Christmas Cards are sent in the US each year?
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  1. 1. Two weeks before Christmas, couples often do this
  2. 2. _________ Christmas is the highest-selling Christmas Single by Bing Crosby.
  3. 3. First President to put up an official Christmas tree.
  4. 4. Christmas _______ sends over 15,000 to the emergency room.
  5. 7. Druids considered it an aphrodisiac.
  6. 9. The first state to recognize Christmas in 1836.
  7. 10. Author of 'A Christmas Carol"
  8. 12. Most recorded Christmas Song.
  9. 13. In the 1900s, they were often rented, not sold, due to price.
  10. 14. Christmas Carol was originally a Thanksgiving song.
  11. 16. What led the shepherds and the Wisemen to the baby Jesus?
  12. 22. Outranks ham as the festive favorite.
  13. 25. Christmas drink that originated in Britain.