Hi Friend,
At this point you’re either done with your shopping and enjoying a much-deserved rest, or if you’re like me, you’re still running around for a few last-minute purchases (can you believe pie crust is harder to find than toilet paper?). Either way, I thought you might enjoy something a little lighthearted to get you through the week.
Here are some of my favorite Christmas trivia questions: What is the best-selling Christmas song ever?
“White Christmas” by Bing Crosby. Which president had his own special recipe for eggnog?
George Washington. How long does it take for a tree to reach the average, ideal “Christmas tree” height?
15 years. What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?
An angel. (I’ll bet you thought it was a star!) What were the three gifts given to the baby Jesus from the wise men?
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh. Which popular holiday plant is known to be an aphrodisiac?
Mistletoe. What are the most common sides for Christmas dinner?
Green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and gravy, baked ham. What is the significance of a Yule Log?
The popular cake symbolizes the log you should burn on Christmas Eve. If the log goes out before the morning, it is believed you will face bad luck in the new year. (Yowser! – better keep that log burning) When was the first Christmas card sent?
In 1843. It was designed by John Horsley. Which U.S. state was the first to declare Christmas an official holiday?
Alabama in 1836. What popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
“Jingle Bells.” How many Americans celebrate Christmas?
Nine in 10 Americans, according to a 2017 according to a Pew Research survey. How much do Americans spend on holiday shopping?
Americans spend an average of $942 per person on holiday gifts (say what?). What is the most recorded Christmas song of all time?
“Silent Night.” Where was baby Jesus born?
In Bethlehem.
I hope you have lots of fun with your family, time for reflection and peace in your heart this Christmas. | 
