Archive for the ‘Christmas Trivia’ Category

In what decade was the first machine printed Christmas card offered in a United States variety store?

Thursday, December 6th, 2007 by Allison H.

Pease’s Great Variety Store in Albany was the first to sell machine printed Christmas cards back in the 1850’s.

Which reindeer is never mentioned in The Night Before Christmas?

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007 by Allison H.

Ironically, Rudolph is never mentioned in the story The Night Before Christmas.

35% of the total annual sales of what precious gem are sold during the holidays?

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007 by Allison H.

Diamonds. Christmas diamond sales exceed all other holidays including Valentine’s Day.

What is the shape of the candy cane, so popular at Christmas time, modeled after?

Monday, December 3rd, 2007 by Allison H.

A shepard’s crook, making it most convenient to hang on your Christmas tree.

What famous person’s death in 1997 prompted the creation of a special Beanie Baby that American collectors were willing to pay up to $300 for during the Holiday Season?

Sunday, December 2nd, 2007 by Allison H.

Following the tragic death of Princess Diana in 1997, a royal purple Beanie Baby named “Princess” was introduced to America and soon became the “it” item of that Christmas season.

In the popular Christmas classic, Frosty the Snowman, who brought Frosty back to life?

Saturday, December 1st, 2007 by Allison H.

Santa Claus

About how many candy canes will be made during the Holiday Season?

Friday, November 30th, 2007 by Allison H.

1.76 billion candy canes will be made during the Holiday Season.

If you were to receive all of the gifts in the song “Twelve Days of Christmas” how many Christmas presents would you receive?

Thursday, November 29th, 2007 by Allison H.

364 Christmas presents!

What is the most popular Christmas tree topper?

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007 by Allison H.

Angels, they far outweigh all other Christmas tree toppers.

Can Christmas trees be included as part of the South Beach diet?

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007 by Allison H.

Not quite, but Christmas trees are edible. Many parts of evergreens can be eaten and are a source of vitamin C. Pine cones are also a good source of nutrients.