Douglas fir and Evergreen
Christmas trees such a Douglas fir and Evergreen are grown in all 50 states of America.
Happy Christmas instead of Merry Christmas
Australian priests suggest saying "Happy Christmas" instead of Merry Christmas since "merry" often referred to drinking alcohol.
More Christmas Facts
Popular Christmas meal
Until the turkey, a goose was the most popular fare served at a Christmas meal.
Tradition of hanging stockings
The tradition of hanging stockings over the fireplace derived from Dutch children placing their shoes next to the fireplace on Christmas Eve. Stockings later replaced the shoes.