Friday, December 23, 2011

Happy Holidays from PRowl Public Relations!


Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at
PRowl Public Relations!

Here are just a few fun facts about everyone's favorite holiday:
  • Each year more than 3 billion Christmas cards are sent in the U.S. alone.
  • Christmas wasn’t declared an official holiday in the United States until June 26, 1870.
  • "Jingle Bells" was first written for Thanksgiving and then became one of the most popular Christmas songs.
  • Candy canes started as white sticks used to decorate Christmas trees. It was not until the 20th century that they were given red stripes.
  • The earliest known Christmas decorations were apples.
  • A total of 364 gifts are given by the lover in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas"

Do you know any interesting facts about Christmas or have any favorite holiday traditions? Share them with us!

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