Saturday, December 29, 2012

F. Y. I.

Still on the Books
In Guilford, Conn., only white Christmas lights are allowed for display.

Famous First
The Germans made the first artificial Christmas trees out of dyed goose feathers.

Quotable
by  Hamilton Wright Mabi, American essayist (1846-1916)
"Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love."

No Kidding!
Although most of Santa's reindeer have male-sounding names, male reindeers shed their antlers around Christmas, so those pulling Santa's sleigh are likely females.

State Stats
Alabama was the first state in the United States to officially recognize Christmas in 1836.

Healing Hue
The poinsettia was first culivated by the Aztecs in Mexico, who used it to reduce fevers and believed its red color symbolized purity.

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