Chuck Smith

Which alcohol is usually added to the base of Christmas trifles? Sherry.

Which fairy tale served as an inspiration for the first gingerbread houses? Hansel and Gretel

Where can people eat a “Wigilia supper” at Christmas? Poland.

What famous Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space? “Jingle Bells”

In the song “Last Christmas”, who does the singer give their heart to? Someone special.

What was the original title for “The Little Drummer Boy”? “Carol of the Drum”

Who wrote the popular Christmas song “Frosty The Snowman”? Walter Rollins and Steve Nelson.

In total, how many gifts were given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas”? 364

PlanetChristmas History

Before PlanetChristmas

It was 1960. I was six years old. John F. Kennedy was in the White House and the country was experiencing Camelot, we just didn’t know it at the time. Then I saw them in the Sunday advertisement for the Rexall Drug Store about a mile from the house where we lived in Richardson, Texas. They had a set of 15 outdoor Christmas lights for $3.99. I had to have them! Two of my cousins lived in Garland, in a huge house that was always lined in Christmas lights. They would always get incredible Christmas presents from Santa and I…

2017

The rumor mill ends another year

What’s the big decorating trend this year? I really hope it’s not those dress manikins shaped like Christmas trees. Creepy. Pretty sure these mani-trees will end up in the attic next year, hiding in the corner and scaring any bats that stray too close. Ranks right up there with black Christmas trees. Who comes up with these crazy ideas??? How about those laser Christmas lights that seemed to be everywhere last year? Point one at your house and have thousands of little red and green dots floating around. We had one here at the North Pole and I’ll admit it…