Archive for the ‘Christmas Trivia’ Category

What is impressed in the center of Christmas cards to make them fold over easily?

Sunday, December 16th, 2007 by Allison H.

A score or a pre-score is needed to get them to fold over easily, especially if the Christmas cards contain thick fibers.

Why are Christmas cards cut on a scant?

Saturday, December 15th, 2007 by Allison H.

A scant is defined as an unspecific measurement or allowance. Christmas cards are cut on a scant so the bottom doesn’t show through when the card is closed making it more attractive.

What’s the difference between an E-card and actual Christmas cards that are mailed out?

Friday, December 14th, 2007 by Allison H.

An E-card can sometimes send a virus in addition to holiday greetings, which doesn’t make for much Holiday cheer whereas mailed Christmas cards leave out that added annoyance and simply wish you a more tangible Happy Holidays.

What shape are most christmas cards?

Thursday, December 13th, 2007 by Allison H.

If you said rectangle, your guess would probably be in the majority. But most Christmas cards are actually irregularly shaped because they are cut scant deliberately so that the bottom does not show when the card is folded.

What did Harry Potter get for Christmas in his first semester at Hogwart’s School of Witchcraft and Wizardry?

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007 by Allison H.

Harry Potter received an invisibility cloak for his Christmas gift.

What state leads all others in the producing of Christmas trees?

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007 by Allison H.

Oregon beats out all other states in Christmas tree production.

What family tradition did President Franklin Roosevelt insist on performing every Christmas Eve?

Monday, December 10th, 2007 by Allison H.

He always read aloud the Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol, while the whole family sat beside a roaring fire and acted out all the parts.

Where is Christmas Island?

Sunday, December 9th, 2007 by Allison H.

Formerly called Kiritimati, Christmas Island is located in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Indonesia.

In the animated holiday special “Frosty the Snowman,” what were Frosty’s last words?

Saturday, December 8th, 2007 by Allison H.

“I’ll be back again someday.”

The Empire State Building’s tower lights are turned off every night at midnight with the exception of five days, when they are illuminated until 3 am. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are two of the five. Can you guess the other three?

Friday, December 7th, 2007 by Allison H.

Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, and St. Patrick’s Day are the five days the lights are left on until 3am.