Ten Little-Known Christmas Facts
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen… but did you know that Christmas trees are edible?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, according to someone. And even though that someone isn’t on our list of fun facts, there’s plenty of other Christmas trivia to enjoy this holiday season. So settle down with a mug of egg nog and enjoy our gift to you, these 10 things you probably didn’t know about Christmas: 1. Your Christmas tree is edible. Well, unless it’s made of plastic. The bark of evergreen trees is not only edible, but is actually a pretty good source of Vitamin C. Just don’t eat the pinecones. And speaking of trees… 2. The average Christmas tree takes seven years to grow to a height of 6 to 7 feet. ...and is used for about two weeks. That means, if you were born today, and a tree was planted today, you’d be in second grade…
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Josh Popichak
1:07 pm on Tuesday, December 27, 2011
I have to say I disagree with #3 as well. Two special kitties in our family got organic catnip, cat grass ("greens") and toys on Christmas morning. For the companionship and unconditional love they give us all throughout the year, I think all pets are deserving of special small "treats" on Christmas. more ›