Welcome to Fact Or Fiction Holiday Edition! Put your Holiday knowledge to the test and see how many holly jolly questions you can answer correctly!
#1. Aluminum Christmas Trees Practically Became Extinct Because Of “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”
Before artificial trees were a thing, aluminum Christmas trees were all the rage. As the name suggests, these trees were made of aluminum and featured foil branches and needles. So, what happened to this beloved Christmas decoration? Is an animated movie single-handedly the one to blame?
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When 1965 rolled in, the infamous “A Charlie Brown Christmas” aired and quickly changed the opinions of millions of families. In fact, the special practically caused the demise of aluminum Christmas tree sales. Turns out, Lucy suggesting that Charlie choose a real tree over an aluminum one had a heavy influence on the public as well. So, this is fact.
#2. Santa Has A Postal Code.
Did you ever want to send your Christmas list to Santa? Or has your kid or grandkid ever snuck theirs into the mailbox without you knowing? You’d be surprised at how often that happens, actually. So, where do all of those letters even go, anyways. Does Santa really have his very own postal code?
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Every year, post offices around the world are flooded with letters from frantic parents who aren’t sure how they’re going to explain why their child’s letters got lost in the mail. Luckily, the kind hearts at the Canadian Post Office came up with a cheeky solution. For starters, they set up a postal code for Santa himself. They also created a Santa Letter-Writing Program initiative, aptly named “HOH OHO”, to write back to the hopeful children, too.This is fact.
#3. The Grinch Is Exclusive To Christmas.
Above all else, the Grinch just wants to stay home with his dog, Max. He’s known for having a strong distain for interacting with people, listening to people celebrate the holidays, and, well, people in general. But, does that mean he only got up to mischief at Christmas?
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Believe it or not, the Grinch isn’t solely known for stealing Christmas. He also has an Emmy award-winning special called “Halloween Is Grinch Night.” While it’s not as popular as the Christmas special, the Grinch still tried to cause chaos over the Who’s in Whoville.This is fiction.
#4. The First Holiday Themed Hershey’s Kiss Was For Christmas.
Everybody recognizes a Hershey’s Kiss candy. They’re excellent stocking stuffers, a great way to satisfy sugar cravings, and can even take your holiday baking up a notch. Not only do they have milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and white chocolate flavors (adorably named “Hugs”), but they also release special edition flavors, like candy cane and hot cocoa, and even kisses with almonds and other goodies inside. While Hershey’s is known for it’s signature silver foil, they’re no stranger to printing holiday themed wrappings either. So, which holiday can lay claim to being the first?
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Hershey’s started decorating the foiled wrapping of their Kisses red, green and silver for the first time ever in 1962 to commemorate the Christmas season. This decision was so successful that it led Hershey’s to decorate their chocolate treats for other holidays too, like Easter, Valentine’s Day and even Fall Harvest.This is fact.
#5. Astronauts Broadcasted “Silent Night” From Space.
Space exploration is undoubtedly a one of a kind experience. Most missions last for several months, sometimes even years. Unfortunately, this means the astronauts aren’t able to celebrate the holidays with their families. While this can be a bit discouraging, they always make the best of their situation and celebrate in their own ways. When it comes time to play some Christmas tunes, was Silent Night the song that put them in the holly jolly state of mind?
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In 1965, members of the Gemini 6 told Mission Control went into space. During their mission, they reported seeing an “unidentified flying object” traveling from the polar north towards the south. As things were beginning to get tense, the broadcast was interrupted by Wally Schirra on harmonica and Tom Stafford with sleigh bells playing none other than “Jingle Bells.”So, this is fiction.
#6. Christmas Cooking Causes The Most ER Visits.
Undoubtedly, cooking for Christmas can be a lot. Whether you’re making side dishes on the stovetop, baking a holiday ham in the oven, or using your mixer for Christmas cookies, there are a lot of moving parts to stay on top of. Surely, that has to be the biggest reason for so many accidents and injuries, right?
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If you’ve ever watched Scott Calvin try to cook in The Santa Clause, then this statement likely sounds pretty accurate. While preparing food for a house full of hungry people runs its own risk, a different kind of preparation is even more dangerous: Christmas decorations. In fact, the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s estimates that 14,700 people go to the ER every November-December from holiday-related decorating accidents. That’s close to 240 injuries a day! The most common accidents involve falling, while lacerations and back strains come in a close second.This is fiction.
#7. Coca Cola Influenced Santa’s Image.
During the holiday season, advertisements of Santa are everywhere. Whether he’s driving his sleigh, with his elves in the workshop, dancing in Brooklyn, or even surfing a massive wave, every image of Santa is virtually the same. So, in a time before social media and influencers, is a popular beverage company actually responsible for the Santa we know and love today?
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When you think of Santa, you probably picture the rosy cheeks, twinkly eyes, and wide grin as he lets out a few “ho ho ho’s”. This wasn’t always the case, though. Believe it or not, Santa originally had a much spookier look to him. But, in 1931, the illustrator for Coca Cola changed the design for some more appealing advertising. Since then, kids bake cookies and leave out milk in anticipation for Santa’s arrival, rather than having nightmares about him.This is fact.
#8. Rudolph Was First Created As A Marketing Ploy.
You know Dasher and Dancer, and Prancer and Vixen. There’s Comet and Cupid, Donner and Blitzen. And of course, there’s the most famous reindeer of them all, Rudolph. After all, he’s the lovable reindeer that guides Santa’s sleigh. While Rudolph is certainly part of the gang, was he originally created purely for marketing purposes?
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In 1939, the department store Montgomery Ward wanted a story about Christmas that they could use for promotions to kids. As a result, copywriters designed Rudolph. Within its first year, the tale of Rudolph and his red nose was seen by over 2.4 million people! Less than a decade later, Gene Autry came out with his hit recording titled “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Then, in 1964, Rudolph made his television debut in his very own movie featuring Herbie the elf and an island of misfit toys.So, this is fact.
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