We’re all familiar with the Santa-Claus clad volunteers that collect donations in front of stores for the Salvation Army, but did you know that practice has been going on since the 1890s?
December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month: a reminder to shop smart and choose safe, age-appropriate toys to prevent injuries to the little ones in your life.
The first New York City ball drop took place in Times Square in 1907.
Evergreen trees have been a part of winter traditions for centuries. But decorating trees for Christmas didn’t become widely accepted until 1846, when the fashionable Queen Victoria and her family were sketched in the Illustrated London News, shown standing around their decorated Christmas tree.
Americans plan to spend an average of $648 on holiday gifts this year, according to a recent survey by the National Retail Federation.
