Could I interest you in a quick course on Christmas tradition? Okay…here we go….
The first recorded date of Christmas being celebrated on December 25th was in 336, during the time of the Roman Emperor Constantine.
The two most popular Christmas carols of all time are:
- O Holy Night
- Silent Night
The world’s tallest Christmas tree is artificial and located in Sri Lanka. It measures a whopping 236 feet!
The two most loved desserts in America are:
- Chocolate chip cookies
- Apple pie
As for the standard American Christmas dinner? It varies from state to state.
Alaska prefers prime rib, while Connecticut leans toward turkey. Hawaii prefers Kalua pork and Louisiana cooks up a gumbo. New Mexico includes tamales, Pennsylvania grabs a goose and South Dakota slices up a ham! And the most popular main course in Texas? It’s deep-fried turkey!
The average age that children stop believing in Santa is eight, but this author has lived far beyond that age – AND STILL BELIEVES!
Rudolph remains Santa’s favorite reindeer, although he’s NOT one of the original eight…can you name them?
The three most common Christmas gifts are:
- Gift cards/money
- Makeup products
- BOOKS!!!
Of course, that last entry lights up my author’s heart. And on that note, I’d like to encourage you to go out and buy a book for someone this Christmas.
May God bless each person who reads this blog. May you find supreme joy in celebrating the birth of Jesus! Merry Christmas!
Melanie Stiles 