Considering it’s Christmas I thought you might like our newest infographic on Christmas By the Numbers.

How many Christmas cards or Christmas gifts are sent each year? Which states produce the most Christmas trees? What are some of the most popular Christmas traditions? This infographic done with the History Channel looks to answer those questions and more.

Did You Know?

• Father Christmas’ reindeers are called Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner/Donder, Blitzen, and Rudolph.
• In 1843, the first Christmas card was created on the instructions of an Englishman, Sir Henry Cole. J.C. Horsley designed the card and sold 1000 copies in London.
• St Francis of Assisi introduced Christmas Carols to formal church services.
• 7 out of 10 dogs get Christmas presents from their owners.
• Santa would have to visit roughly 1,300 homes per second to deliver presents just to the United States alone.

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Christmas By the Numbers - Christmas Facts

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